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Historic house in Tennessee, United States United States historic place
Green--Evans House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The Green-Evans House in 2014
Green-Evans House is located in TennesseeGreen-Evans HouseShow map of TennesseeGreen-Evans House is located in the United StatesGreen-Evans HouseShow map of the United States
Nearest cityLynchburg, Tennessee
Coordinates35°18′9″N 86°21′54″W / 35.30250°N 86.36500°W / 35.30250; -86.36500 (Green--Evans House)
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1858 (1858)
Built byTownsend Port Green
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.92001713
Added to NRHPDecember 17, 1992

The Green-Evans House is a historic mansion in Lynchburg, Tennessee, U.S..

History

The house was built in 1858 on a plantation for Townsend Port Green, who lived here with his wife Mary Ann Landiss and their 14 children. During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, two of his sons joined the Confederate States Army and served under General Nathan Bedford Forrest. By 1885, the house was purchased by Daniel S. Evans, a saloon keeper.

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 17, 1992.

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Green-Evans House". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  3. "Green--Evans House". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
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