National Register of Historic Places

Gordon, John, House

Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee
Listed
April 17, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000333

About this property

The John Gordon House is a historic brick home located along the Old Natchez Trace near Williamsport, Tennessee, within the boundaries of the Natchez Trace Parkway, a National Park Service unit. The house was built in 1818. It is one of only two remaining structures from the early history of the Natchez Trace located along the Natchez Trace Parkway. It was built by John Gordon and his wife Dolly, the main house of a plantation that included 1500 acres, a ferry over the Duck River and a trading post. The land was originally located in Chickasaw territory when Gordon acquired it. The National Park Service acquired the Gordon House and surrounding property in 1973. In 1974, the home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The exterior of the house has been restored to its 1818 appearance.

Location

Williamsport, Maury County, Tennessee
35.71988, -87.26071

Categories

MILITARYEDUCATION
Sources

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

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

Gordon, John, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1974.

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

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

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

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

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