National Register of Historic Places

Spence, John C., House

Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee
Listed
August 22, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000302

About this property

The John C. Spence House is a historic 19th-century house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It is located at 503 North Maple Street. Despite its name, the house was probably constructed for John A. Moore around 1892. Later, it was converted into an apartment building. It was the chapter house for the Middle Tennessee State University Pi Kappa Alpha from 1974 to 1981. Today, it is used for professional offices. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 2004.

Location

503 N. Maple St.
Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee
35.85288, -86.39222

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Nearby Battles

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When was Spence, John C., House listed on the National Register?

Spence, John C., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Spence, John C., House?

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

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

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