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James K. Polk Presidential Hall
Whiiiiiiiile we’re talking about James K. Polk, this is the James K. Polk Presidential Hall a short walk from the home. It was originally built as a church in 1882 and now houses exhibits for the museum.
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Last Surviving Home of James K. Polk
Check out the last surviving house (other than the White House) of the 11th president of the United States, James K. Polk. It was constructed in 1816 by his father, Samuel Polk. When James graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1818, he returned to this home to live until he married Sarah Childress…
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Bright and Cheery Manchester Home
The John P. Adams House in Manchester, Tennessee was built around 1900. It was once called the Tower House Inn and is said to be haunted. Can you guess what caught my attention on this one?
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Whimsical Bell Buckle Home
Now that we live in this historic town, it’s such a treat to go for walks past beautiful homes like this one! This is the Robertson House, circa late 1800s. This Victorian is surrounded by beautiful flowers and has a fun, eclectic vibe to it!
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1818 John Gordon Home Still Stands
The John Gordon House is located in Williamsport, Tennessee. It was built in 1818 and was reputed at the time to be one of the finest in the country. It was the first private brick building within a 30-mile radius. John Gordon was born in Viriginia in 1763 and came to Nashville in 1786. He…
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Historic Brick Church in Columbia
Pleasant Mount Cumberland Presbyterian Church was built in 1899 by a Franklin contractor. It was built to replace an older frame church that was built on the same site in 1868. The land was donated by a Thomas Whitaker. The church has retained its historical integrity since it was constructed and has been on the…
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Old Home Now Bed & Breakfast
The B.P. Evans House in Shelbyville, Tennessee was built in 1852. This greek revival has 16″ solid brick walls and 5 fireplaces. It was purchased in 2018 and turned into a Bed and Breakfast called The Belmont Inn!
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Abandoned on the Backroads
What makes a pretty old place pretty isn’t always the beauty of its architecture. Sometimes it’s the wonder of the history it held inside its walls.
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Lavender Columbia Victorian
This beautiful lavendar home is the Joe Hendley House in Columbia, Tennessee. I noticed a sweet couple sitting on their porch one day and asked if I could take a picture of it because the purple color was so peaceful! The owners told me that everyone said they were crazy for painting their house purple,…
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Steamboat Pilot’s Home in Nashville
This is the Dortch House in Nashville. It was built in 1890 by Nathaniel Dortch who was a steamboat pilot on the nearby Cumberland River. He also served as the Nashville City Treasurer. This house is super unique. I love the little slate turret!
