Thomas J. Walker House Explained

Thomas J. Walker House
Nrhp Type:nrhp
Location:645 Mars Hill Rd
Knoxville, Tennessee
Coordinates:35.9389°N -84.0594°W
Built:1839
Added:April 1, 1998
Delisted:2008
Refnum:98000279
Mpsub:Knoxville and Knox County MPS

The Thomas J. Walker House was a historic home located at 645 Mars Hill Road in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

When it was listed on the National Register, it was one of the few brick homes from the early 19th century remaining in Knox County. It was originally nominated for the National Register as a representative of the area's early settlement and architecture. In the early 20th century the house was altered by the addition of a white columned portico, but it retained most of its original exterior appearance and interior details.[1]

In 2002 the house burned, and the remains of the structure were demolished in 2003.[1] The house was subsequently removed from the National Register on July 24, 2008.[2] [3] The surrounding land was considered for redevelopment in March 2002[4] and was offered for sale in November 2007.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://archive.knoxmpc.org/historic/comm/agendas/May2008/northhills.pdf CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVIEW; PROPOSED REMOVAL FROM THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; 645 MARS HILL ROAD
  2. Web site: National Register Weekly Updates. July 25, 2008. 2008-10-24.
  3. The Courier, Tennessee State Historical Commission, October 2008, page 5
  4. Web site: Knoxville-Knox County Metro Planning Commission Minutes. March 14, 2002. 2008-10-24.
  5. Web site: For Sale By Owner Knoxville: 13+ acres West Knox/zoned apts. November 22, 2007. 2008-10-24.