John Bridgman House Explained

John Bridgman House
Coordinates:35.6017°N -85.1831°W
Architecture:Federal
Added:June 24, 1993
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:93000567

The John Bridgman House is a historic house in Pikeville, Tennessee, U.S..

History

The house was built circa 1815 for John Bridgman, a settler, and his wife, née Lavinia Cox.[1] Bridgman was a co-founder of Pikeville, and he served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1819 to 1821.[1] He was also a landowner and a slaveholder.[1]

In 1869, the house was purchased by the wife of Union Army General James G. Spears, Adeline.[1] It was owned by several families until 1992, when it was acquired by the First National Bank of Pikeville.[1]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Federal architectural style.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 24, 1993.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=93000567}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: John Bridgman House ]. National Park Service. May 12, 2018. With