Lucerne (Brownsville, Tennessee)

Lucerne
Nearest city Brownsville, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°20′48″N 89°20′30″W / 35.34667°N 89.34167°W / 35.34667; -89.34167 (Lucerne)Coordinates: 35°20′48″N 89°20′30″W / 35.34667°N 89.34167°W / 35.34667; -89.34167 (Lucerne)
Area 3.7 acres (1.5 ha)
Built 1855 (1855)
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference # 77001269[1]
Added to NRHP December 23, 1977

Lucerne, also known as Catron Place, is a historic house on a former plantation in Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1855 by slaves for Peter Mosby.[2] It became known as Catron Place in 1904, when it was acquired by the Catron family.[2]

The house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 23, 1977.[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 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lucerne". National Park Service. Retrieved May 11, 2018. With accompanying pictures


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