Burwood, Tennessee Explained
Burwood, Tennessee, is an unincorporated community in southwestern Williamson County, Tennessee.
History
The hamlet was "originally named Williamsburg, later Shaw and ultimately Burwood."[1]
In the middle decades of the 20th century, Burwood was a rural community that served as a trading center for area farmers, while much business moved to the city of Franklin.[2]
Burwood is the location of the John Pope House and the Huff Store, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The opening, in 2012, of the segment of SR 840 (now signed as Interstate 840) near Burwood was expected to lead to increased economic activity in the community.[3]
Further reading
- Dedman, Louise Shannon. "Story of Burwood, Tennessee." Williamson County Historical Society, No. 11 (1980), pp. 27–35.
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Notes and References
- Book: Simpson. John A.. Edith D. Pope and Her Nashville Friends: Guards of the Lost Cause in the Confederate Veteran. 2003. University of Tennessee Press. Knoxville, Tennessee. 9781572332119. 428118511. 2.
- Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=64500624}} Historic Resources of Williamson County (Partial Inventory of Historic and Architectural Properties), National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination ]. Thomason Associates and Tennessee Historical Commission . February 1988 . National Park Service.
- Web site: 840 Opens: Economic development along new route . John McBryde . October 31, 2012 . Franklin Home Page.
