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National Register of Historic Places

James McCampbell Barn

Listed as “McCampbell, James, Barn”

Townsend’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jul 25, 1989; only 1,081 of Tennessee’s 2,128 listings are older
Listed 1989Townsend
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About James McCampbell Barn

James McCampbell Barn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 25, 1989: the first place in Townsend to be listed. Only 1,081 of Tennessee’s 2,128 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Blount County MPS.

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Old Cades Cove Rd., 0.1 miles south of Dry Valley Rd., in Townsend, TN · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1James McCampbell BarnStart here
  2. 2Minnis McCampbell BarnBuilding · 0.1 mi on

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Questions about James McCampbell Barn

Is James McCampbell Barn on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 25, 1989 (Register number 89000896).

Is James McCampbell Barn a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William Blount Mansion, 21.6 miles away.

Can you visit James McCampbell Barn?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.