Mansfield Cheatham House Explained

Mansfield Cheatham House
Coordinates:36.5097°N -86.8914°W
Architecture:Neo-Classic
Added:January 30, 1978
Refnum:78002626

The Mansfield Cheatham House is a historic mansion in Springfield, Tennessee, U.S..

History

The house was built for Richard Cheatham and his wife, Susan Sanders, circa 1833.[1] It was inherited by their son, Edward Saunders Cheatham.[1] After he died, it was inherited by his brother, Richard Boone Cheatham.[1] In 1878, it was purchased by Cornelia Benton.[1] A decade later, in 1888, it was purchased by Professor J. W. Huey.[1] It served as a public school until it was purchased by W. H. Simmons.[1]

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 30, 1978.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Mansfield Cheatham House. National Park Service. August 19, 2016.
  2. Web site: Mansfield Cheatham House. National Park Service. August 19, 2016.