National Register of Historic Places

Frost, John, House

Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee
Listed
April 12, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000308

About this property

The John Frost House is a property in Brentwood, Tennessee, United States, that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It has also been known as Cottonport, and dates from c.1810. When listed the property included one contributing building and one contributing structure on an area of 3.4 acres (1.4 ha). The NRHP-eligibility of the property was covered in a 1988 study of Williamson County historical resources. It is a two-story central passage plan house upon a limestone foundation, with a two-story portico with square posts and balustrade that was added in c.1980. It is built of five course common bond brick. A second contributing building on the property is a c.1830 single pen log outbuilding with half-dovetail notching.

Location

Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee
36.01832, -86.75740

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
Sources

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

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When was Frost, John, House listed on the National Register?

Frost, John, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Frost, John, House?

Frost, John, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Frost, John, House?

The period of significance for Frost, John, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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