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Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities, Inc.
APTA's headquarters Web site
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Athenaeum Rectory
Located in Columbia (Maury County) - The Athenaeum Rectory is all that remains of an extraordinary school for girls which flourished from 1852 to 1904.
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1791 Treaty of Dumplin Signing Commemoration
Sponsored jointly by Jefferson and Sevier County Chapters, APTA, in 1954
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Belle Meade Plantation
Located in Nashville (Davidson County) - In 1807, Virginian John Harding bought Dunham's Station log cabin and 250 acres on the Natchez Trace. Over 100 years, the Harding family prospered, building their home into a 5,400 acre plantation.
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Buchanan Log House
Located in Nashville (Davidson County) - This charming two-story log house was begun in 1800. It has evolved through the years into a unique historic property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Crockett Tavern Museum
Located in Morristown (Hamblen County) - Originally owned by Davy Crockett's father, this site was the boyhood home of the famous frontiersman and his influence on Tennessee's and Texas' history. The tavern/wayside inn site dates from the 1790's; th
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Fort Blount
Located in Gainesboro (Putnam County)
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Hannum-Wirt-Rhea House
Located in Somerville (Fayette County) - Built <em>circa</em> 1830, it is being restored as the Fayette County Museum & Cultural Center. Open by appointment at 113 E. South St., Somerville, TN 38068. Phone: (901) 465-8586.
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Harsson-Goyer-Lee House
Located in Memphis (Shelby County) - Built in 1843 in Memphis' "Millionaire's Row," it is a rare surviving example of add-on architecture; the house is one of the few in the U. S. whose original drawings are displayed at the Library of Congress.
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Historic Arlington
Located in Arlington (Shelby County) - This site contains four properties: Rachel H. K. Burrows Museum, The Blacksmith Shop, Historic Post Office, and Log Cabin Country Cupboard
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The Little Courthouse
Located in Bolivar (Hardeman County) - Built in 1824, it is the oldest original courthouse standing in West Tennessee. Additions in 1849 converted it into a residence. Hours: By appointment. Address: East Market Street, Bolivar TN 38008.
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The Pillars
Located in Bolivar (Hardeman County - The Bolivar Historic District features homes of early 19th and 20th Century architecture. "The Pillars" is one of 118 buildings on the National Register. Sam Houston, President James K. Polk and other prominent
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Ramsey House Plantation
APTA's flagship property, located in Knoxville (Knox County) - Built in 1797 by Knoxville's first builder, Thomas Hope, it is the first brick structure in East Tennessee.
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Woodruff-Fontaine House
Located in Memphis (Shelby County) - Fully restored 1870 three-story French Victorian Mansion. All floors furnished with period furniture and accessories. Large collection of period clothing.
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