King Homestead
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King Homestead | |
Nearest city | Cottontown, Tennessee |
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Coordinates | 36°27′6″N 86°34′14″W / 36.45167°N 86.57056°W |
Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
Built | 1798 |
Architect | King,William |
Architectural style | Log house |
NRHP reference No. | 78002640 [1] |
Added to NRHP | January 30, 1978 |
King Homestead (now called New Moon Farm) is a log home located in Cottontown, Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1798 by William King as the first home for him and his new bride, Caroline Hassell. The home remained in the King family for one hundred years, before being sold outside the family. The home has undergone renovation and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
References
- Sumner County Fact Book 2007-2008. The News Examiner & The Hendersonville Star News. 2007.