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Moore’s Ford Farm – 175 Years Old
Update: This farm sold and is currently being restored! This is the beautiful Moore’s Ford Farm in Shelbyville, Tennessee. John A. Moore was granted the land for his contributions in the American Revolution. The home was built around 1848 as a smaller structure that faced the opposite direction that you see here today. It sat
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Darien Church Rebuilt after Civil War
St Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Darien, Georgia began in 1841. The original church was built in 1844, but was destroyed along with the rest of the town by fire during the Civil War. It is said that Colonel Robert Gould Shaw of the Union troops was ordered to burn the church and city. Following orders,
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Wisdom House of Jackson, TN
Wisdom House in Jackson, Tennessee was built by John L. Wisdom in 1880 for he and his wife after they married the previous year. He was head of construction and oversaw every detail. Wisdom was a businessman involved in several companies in Jackson. He was president of the First National Bank and also vice president
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Murfreesboro’s Most Magnificent Old Home
This is one my absolute favorites in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Collier-Crichlow House was built in 1879 for Ingram Banks Collier III. This family was prominent in the community and provided Murfreesboro with four of its mayors. If you remember my post about the “House of Mayors” a while back, this is another home in that
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Savannah Victorian Charmer
I can’t get over this one! The Dickinson-Exley House, built in 1890 is one of the many beautiful Victorians in the Savannah Victorian District. I couldn’t decide what my favorite part was – the turret, gingerbread detail, or how perfect the pops of red were
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Raus Schoolhouse 100 Years Old
This little white building is the old Raus School in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was constructed in 1888 and operated until 1954. It’s currently being used as a community center. It’s located next to a beautiful little creek and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 with hopes to keep
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Pink Victorian in Lewisburg, TN
Lovely in Lewisburg! This pretty pink Victorian is a charming little gift shop and florist called “A Victorian Melody”. Built in 1902. I can’t decide what I love most about this pretty old place!
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English Cottage in Jackson, TN
A little English Cottage/Tutor Revival action today! This is the Drake-Short House in Jackson, Tennessee. It was built in 1922 for L. J. Drake of Drake Realty but was also the home of Senator Keith Short for many years. So many unique details. I love this one!
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Oldest Continual Catholic Church in Tennessee
St. Michael Catholic Church in Cedar Hill, Tennessee. The original log structure was built 1842 and the brick bell tower was added in 1942, the church’s centinnial year. When it was built, the church’s location was a stagecoach stop on the route between Nashville and Clarksville. This is the oldest continuously functioning Catholic church in
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Home Known as “The Castle” in Wartrace
Take a look at the Henry A. Clark House or more locally known as “The Castle” in Wartrace, Tennessee. I could hardly take my eyes off its beautifully restored brick and that turret is just perfection! Henry Anthony Clark was willed the land in 1892 and began construction on this house in 1902. Though it
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