Beechlawn Advance and Retreat

Beechlawn Advance and Retreat
Nearest city Columbia, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°34′08″N 87°02′32″W / 35.56889°N 87.04222°W / 35.56889; -87.04222 (Beechlawn Advance and Retreat)Coordinates: 35°34′08″N 87°02′32″W / 35.56889°N 87.04222°W / 35.56889; -87.04222 (Beechlawn Advance and Retreat)
Area 9 acres (3.6 ha)
Built 1855 (1855)
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference # 71000824[1]
Added to NRHP May 14, 1971

The Beechlawn Advance and Retreat is a historic mansion in Columbia, Tennessee, U.S..

History

The house was built as a house for A. W. Warfield in 1855.[2] During the American Civil War of 1861-1865, Warfield served as a Major in the Confederate States Army.[2] His wife remained in the house, and she let Confederate generals John Bell Hood and Nathan Bedford Forrest use it as army command on November 24, 1864 and December 20, 1864.[2]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 14, 1971.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Beechlawn Advance and Retreat". National Park Service. Retrieved May 13, 2018. With accompanying pictures
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