Emerald Hill (Clarksville, Tennessee)

Emerald Hill
Location North 2nd Street, Clarksville, Tennessee
Coordinates 36°31′49″N 87°21′41″W / 36.53028°N 87.36139°W / 36.53028; -87.36139 (Emerald Hill)Coordinates: 36°31′49″N 87°21′41″W / 36.53028°N 87.36139°W / 36.53028; -87.36139 (Emerald Hill)
Area 9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Built 1830 (1830)
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference # 71000826[1]
Added to NRHP July 14, 1971

Emerald Hill, also known as Eagle's Nest, is a historic mansion in Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1830.[2] The owner, Thomas W. Frazer, donated it to his niece, Marion McClure, the wife of Confederate Senator Gustavus Adolphus Henry Sr., in the 1840s.[2][3] It was purchased by the Austin Peay State University Alumni Association in 1975.[3]

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

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Emerald Hill". National Park Service. Retrieved April 23, 2018. With accompanying pictures
  3. 1 2 "Modern Living. 'We Want To Make This A Showplace'". The Leaf-Chronicle. Clarksville, Tennessee. April 20, 1975. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. (Registration required (help)).
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