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Magnolia House Scottsboro, AL
The Magnolia House in Scottsboro, Alabama was built in 1891 by J.D. Snodgrass for his 2nd wife. This beautiful Victorian was a working farm back in its day and now it’s a working restaurant called McCutchen’s Magnolia House. If you ever stop into Scottsboro at the Unclaimed Baggage store, this would be a wonderful place
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Twin Victorians in Savannah
Here’s another Savannah looker! This is a twinsie to the Dickinson-Exley House on West Duffy Street and was built in 1891. It’s full of historic architectural elements and that conical towered roof is my favorite!
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Historic Maryville Home
The David Jones House in Maryville, Tennessee was built in 1887. This is the last home built in Second Empire style still standing in Blount County today. David Jones was born in Wales and came to the US in 1857. He was a brick maker and his company built several buildings in the area including
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Second Empire in Tullahoma
Say hello to the Archibald Yell Smith house in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Circa 1885 in Second Empire architecture. Obviously, it’s now a law office. Tullahoma has a few gems!
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Double-Porched Maryville Home
This is the beautiful McNutt-Howard House in Maryville, Tennessee. It was built in 1900 by Robert G. McNutt in the Queen Anne and Classic Revival style. It’s not clear if he actually lived in the home. He built two on the same street in the same style. McNutt sold the house to W.B. Howard in
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Gorgeous on Gunter
Built in 1926, this beautiful tudor is found on the main drag in Guntersville, Alabama.
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Rutledge House in Nashville, TN
The Rutledge House was built in 1870 by Henry and Septima Rutledge whose fathers were signatories to the Declaration of Independance! The earliest parts of the house date back to 1820. It has also been known as “Rose Hill” and has hosted several noteable people including Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk. It was for
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Large Columns Added Later
This incredibly stately home is the Brabson House in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It was built in 1857 by Reese Bowen Brabson. It was used as headquarters for General Braxton Bragg during the Civil War and later as a hosptial for wounded soldiers. It didn’t gain the large columns until the 1930s when D.B. Loveman bought and
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MD Anderson Connections to Jackson
Ever heard of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center? It’s the largest cancer center in the US located in Houston, Texas. But what you may not know is that Munroe Dunaway Anderson was born in Jackson, Tennessee and was a prominent bank and cotton trader. Through his frugal upbringing and wealth, and along with his partners
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Wartrace Church Still Used for Events
The Bethsalem Presbyterian Church in Wartrace, Tennessee began in 1816. It served as both a church and school and burned shortly after. The current building was constructed in 1889 and dedicated the following year. It’s now used for weddings and events.
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