Cary Lawn Explained

Cary Lawn
Location:321 Linden St.
Dresden, Tennessee
Coordinates:36.2878°N -88.705°W
Architecture:Renaissance, Italian Renaissance
Added:June 18, 1992
Refnum:92000779

Cary Lawn is a historic mansion in Dresden, Tennessee, United States.

History

The mansion was completed in 1923.[1] It was built for Rhea Preston Cary and his wife, Charlie Ewing.[1]

It was purchased by Ned McWherter in 1984.[1] McWherter went on to serve as the 46th Governor of Tennessee from 1987 to 1995.

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 18, 1992.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Cary Lawn. National Park Service. January 13, 2016.
  2. Web site: Cary Lawn. National Park Service. January 13, 2016.