Thomas C. Black House Explained

Thomas C. Black House
Coordinates:35.9272°N -86.3828°W
Architecture:Italianate, Greek Revival
Added:July 5, 1996
Refnum:96000231

The Thomas C. Black House, also known as Old Black Place, is a historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States.

History

The house was built circa 1820, and significantly expanded in the 1850s.[1] It belonged to Samuel P. Black and his wife, Fannie Sanders, and it was later inherited by their son Thomas.[1] Samuel Black was an educator, and one of his students was future U.S. president James K. Polk, who visited the house many times.[1]

The house remained in the Black family until 1954.[1]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Italianate and Greek Revival architectural styles.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 5, 1996.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Thomas C. Black House. National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. March 30, 2018.
  2. Web site: Black, Thomas C., House. National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. March 30, 2018.