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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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Abandoned by the Road
Update: This home is now gone. You guys, this old farmhouse was just hanging out on the side of a busy road in Williamsport, Tennessee. Clearly abandoned and stuck somewhere in time. Curtains still hanging in the windows and a hat hanging on the porch. I don’t have the historic rundown on this home, but…
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1923 Church Still Going Strong
This beautiful church is Claiborne Chapel AME Church in Williamsport, Tennessee. The congregation was established in 1875 with this current building being constructed in 1923. For decades the church was known for its “Big Day” where huge crowds would gather to worship and could be heard for miles around. This is still an active church…
