National Register of Historic Places

Lea Springs

Rutledge, Tennessee

Listed

June 23, 2023

Type

Building

Period

Early Republic

Ref No.

75001754

About this property

Lea Springs was a historic mansion in Lea Springs, Tennessee near the city of Blaine, Tennessee. It was built by slaves in 1819 for Pryor Lea, who grew up at Richland. Lea became a politician in Tennessee and Texas, and he was a founding trustee of the University of Mississippi. He died in 1879, and the house was remodeled as a resort in the 1880s. The house was designed in the Federal architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 29, 1975. The mansion was demolished in 2008, and the property was delisted in 2023.

Location

Rutledge, Tennessee

36.19286, -83.69352

Sources

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

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When was Lea Springs listed on the National Register?

Lea Springs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 2023.

What type of historic resource is Lea Springs?

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

What is the period of significance for Lea Springs?

The period of significance for Lea Springs is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1819.

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