Green-Evans House Explained

Green--Evans House
Coordinates:35.3025°N -86.365°W
Builder:Townsend Port Green
Added:December 17, 1992
Refnum:92001713

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.[1] During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, two of his sons joined the Confederate States Army and served under General Nathan Bedford Forrest.[1] By 1885, the house was purchased by Daniel S. Evans, a saloon keeper.[1]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 17, 1992.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Green-Evans House. National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. February 17, 2018.
  2. Web site: Green--Evans House. National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. February 17, 2018.