National Historic Landmark

Rattle and Snap

Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee
Listed
November 11, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000825

About this property

Rattle and Snap (also called the Polk-Granberry House and once known as Oakwood Hall) is a plantation estate at 1522 North Main Street in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. The centerpiece of the estate is a mid-1840s mansion that is one of grandest expressions of the Greek Revival in Tennessee. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its architecture, and for its association with the Polk family, once one of eastern Tennessee's largest landowners. The house is privately owned, but may be viewed by appointment.

Location

Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee
35.56246, -87.15501

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hamilton Place (Additional Documentation)
Industrial
0.6 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church (Additional Documentation)
Early Republic
1.2 mi
Ashwood Rural Historic District
Listed
1.4 mi
Watkins, William, House
Industrial
2.2 mi
Pillow-Bethel House
Industrial
2.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Duck River (Tennessee 1863)
1863Civil War
5.6 mi

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When was Rattle and Snap listed on the National Register?

Rattle and Snap was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Rattle and Snap?

Rattle and Snap is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Rattle and Snap a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rattle and Snap has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Rattle and Snap?

The period of significance for Rattle and Snap is recorded as the industrial era.

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