Hows-Madden House
National Register of Historic Places

Hows-Madden House

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Listed
November 23, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
84000324

Location

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
36.09215, -86.98396

Significance

Hows-Madden House is a building in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1984, under reference number 84000324. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era (around 1830). It is recognized for its significance in Exploration/Settlement and Architecture.

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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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6.7 mi
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Questions about this property

When was Hows-Madden House listed on the National Register?

Hows-Madden House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Hows-Madden House?

Hows-Madden House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hows-Madden House?

The period of significance for Hows-Madden House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1830.

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