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Giles County, Tennessee History
Giles County has some of the most beautiful rolling hills in the state. Old farmhouses like this one, built in 1893, aren’t hard to come by on these backroads.The county was formed in 1809 at the urging of then General Andrew Jackson. He suggested the name “Giles” after Congressman William Branch Giles who supported the
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Murfreesboro Home Was Moved by Bulls
The Old Holmes Place in Murfreesboro sits on the street leading you to Oaklands Mansion on Maney Avenue. Oaklands is full of history, but this old house has a story of its own. The home was built off-site around 1845. Captain Richard Beard of the 24th Tennessee purchased the lot it sits on today and
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Bowling Green, KY Italianate
Sophisticated on State Street Circa 1869 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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Abandoned Tennessee Victorian
It was tucked away and seemingly forgotten. I was both ecstatic and weepy to lay eyes on this once vibrant piece of history. This abandoned Tennessee house dates back to the Victorian era. While most of the house was built around 1885, an ell in the back was built prior to the Civil War.
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New Orleans 1850s Home
This pretty old place in New Orleans has quite the story to tell. I found it hidden among gorgeous greenery and a gate on my walk through the Garden District one day. Built in 1850, it was bought in 1859 by Lloyd Coleman and was in his family for 145 years. It was occupied by
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Tennessee Cottage Cutie
An adorable cottage found on the backroads in Tennessee.
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John Dillingham Dodson House
This English cottage in Bowling Green is the John Dillingham Dodson home. It was one of the first homes built on Covington Street in 1933. James Maurice Ingram designed this along with several homes that are on the National Register in Bowling Green. The man that the home was built for is well-known in the
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Dainty White Franklin, KY House
I love some Franklin in Tennessee, but Franklin in Kentucky is giving it a run for its money with this little darlin’.
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College Street House in Franklin, KY
This house was a bed and breakfast called The College Street Inn for 5 years . I couldn’t nail down a circa date for it, but I’d guess late 1800s. It was recently for sale for $349,900!
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House on a Hill – Tennessee
Is there any better view than a little old house on a hill? I’m working on the history of this one, but I couldn’t wait to share it with you!
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