Mansfield Cheatham House

Mansfield Cheatham House
Location 7th Ave., W., Springfield, Tennessee
Coordinates 36°30′35″N 86°53′29″W / 36.50972°N 86.89139°W / 36.50972; -86.89139Coordinates: 36°30′35″N 86°53′29″W / 36.50972°N 86.89139°W / 36.50972; -86.89139
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1833 (1833)
Architectural style Neo-Classic
NRHP reference # 78002626[1]
Added to NRHP January 30, 1978

The Mansfield Cheatham House is a historic mansion in Springfield, Tennessee, U.S..

History

The house was built for Richard Cheatham and his wife, Susan Sanders, circa 1833.[2] It was inherited by their son, Edward Saunders Cheatham.[2] After he died, it was inherited by his brother, Richard Boone Cheatham.[2] In 1878, it was purchased by Cornelia Benton.[2] A decade later, in 1888, it was purchased by Professor J. W. Huey.[2] It served as a public school until it was purchased by W. H. Simmons.[2]

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 30, 1978.[3]

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Mansfield Cheatham House". National Park Service. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Mansfield Cheatham House". National Park Service. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
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