Marymont (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)

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Marymont
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Marymont in 2014
Marymont (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) is located in Tennessee
Marymont (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
Nearest cityMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Coordinates35°49′12″N 86°28′45″W / 35.82000°N 86.47917°W / 35.82000; -86.47917Coordinates: 35°49′12″N 86°28′45″W / 35.82000°N 86.47917°W / 35.82000; -86.47917
Area2.88 acres (1.17 ha)
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Roman Revival
NRHP reference No.73001824[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 30, 1973
Modern floor plan based on current photos, property visits and a floor plan found in an old text.
Marymont Mansion in the original brick color. Replacement of current color done in Photoshop.

Marymont is a historic mansion in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1860-1861 for Hiram Jenkins.[2] In 1878, it was inherited by his niece, Nimmie Jenkins, and her husband, Dr. J. J. Rucker.[2] They named the house after their daughter, Mary Rucker.[2]

The house was designed in the Classical Revival architectural style, with Roman Revival finishes.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 30, 1973.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Marymont". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  3. ^ "Marymont". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 12, 2017.


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