National Register of Historic Places

Dozier Farm

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Listed
November 1, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90001580

About this property

Dozier Farm, also known as Cliffview Farm, is a historic mansion in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.. The land was granted to Peter Poyner for his service in the American Revolutionary War. It was inherited by his brother, Robert Poyner, in the 1790s. In 1801, it was purchased by Enoch Dauge who lived here with his wife, Margaret Etheridge. Dauge subsequently changed his name to Dozier. He owned slaves. He built a loghouse, which burnt down in 1840. The current house was built from 1840 to 1842. When Dozier died in 1842, it was inherited by his heirs, who eventually sold it in 1932. Five years later, in 1937, it was purchased by George Hobbs. It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 1, 1990.

Location

8451 River Rd. Pike
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
36.20522, -86.97678

Categories

AGRICULTUREEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
Sources

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

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When was Dozier Farm listed on the National Register?

Dozier Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Dozier Farm?

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

What is the period of significance for Dozier Farm?

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

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