Christopher H. Smith House Explained

Christopher H. Smith House
Coordinates:36.5344°N -87.3639°W
Architecture:Greek Revival, Italianate
Added:March 8, 1988
Refnum:88000173

The Christopher H. Smith House, also known as the Queen of the Cumberland, is a historic house in Clarksville, Tennessee. It was built in the Antebellum era for a tobacco merchant. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History

The house was built in 1856-1859 for Christopher Smith, a tobacco merchant.[1] The house remained in the Smith family until 1919.[1]

The house was acquired by the city of Clarskville and repurposed as a community center in 1986.[1]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Greek Revival and Italianate architectural styles.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 8, 1988.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=88000173}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Christopher H. Smith House ]. National Park Service. July 19, 2018. With