National Register of Historic Places

Belmont

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Listed
May 5, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000816

About this property

Belmont Mansion, also known as Acklen Hall, and originally known as Belle Monte, Belle Mont or Belmont, is a historic mansion located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was built with the profits of slavery by Joseph and Adelicia Acklen to serve as the center of their 180-acre summer estate in what was then country outside the city, and featured elaborate gardens and a zoo. They lived much of the rest of the year on her plantations in Louisiana. The estate was sold in the late 19th century and since 1890 has been used for educational functions. It was first used as a girls academy, then as the first building of what became Belmont College and now Belmont University. Today it is operated as a museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Location

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
36.13577, -86.79483

Categories

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREARTMILITARYEDUCATIONARCHITECTUREPERFORMING ARTS
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Belmont listed on the National Register?

Belmont was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Belmont?

Belmont is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Belmont?

The period of significance for Belmont is recorded as the industrial era.

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