Shelbridge
National Register of Historic Places

Shelbridge

Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
Listed
December 14, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95001477

About this property

Shelbridge is a historic three-story mansion in Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.. It serves as the official residence of the president of East Tennessee State University. The house was built in 1920-1921 for Ross Spears, a businessman. In 1928, it was acquired by Henry P. Bridges, a businessman. Bridges renamed it Shelbridge after his wife, Shelby. In the 1970s, the house was donated to East Tennessee State University, and it became the president's house. The first president to live in the house was D.P. Culp; the family moved in 1973. Six presidents have occupied the estate since. It is now home to current ETSU President Brian Noland. The house was designed by architect D. R. Beeson in the Colonial Revival style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 14, 1995.

Location

Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
36.32737, -82.36441

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

St. Paul AME Zion Church
Industrial
0.8 mi
Johnson City Warehouse and Commerce Historic District
Listed
0.9 mi
Thankful Baptist Church
Civil War
0.9 mi
Johnson City Commercial Historic District
Listed
1 mi
Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railroad Station and Depot
Industrial
1.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Jonesborough, Tennessee
1863Civil War
2.4 mi

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When was Shelbridge listed on the National Register?

Shelbridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 14, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Shelbridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Shelbridge?

The period of significance for Shelbridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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