Beechlawn Advance and Retreat

The Beechlawn Advance and Retreat is a historic mansion in Columbia, Tennessee, U.S..

Beechlawn Advance and Retreat
Beechlawn Advance and Retreat is located in Tennessee
Beechlawn Advance and Retreat
Beechlawn Advance and Retreat is located in the United States
Beechlawn Advance and Retreat
Nearest cityColumbia, Tennessee
Coordinates35°34′08″N 87°02′32″W / 35.56889°N 87.04222°W / 35.56889; -87.04222 (Beechlawn Advance and Retreat)
Area10.49 acres (4.25 ha)
Built1853 (1853)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.71000824[1]
Added to NRHPMay 14, 1971

History

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The house was built as a house for A. W. Warfield in 1853.[2] During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, Warfield served as a Major in the Confederate States Army.[2] His wife remained in the house, and she let Confederate generals John Bell Hood and Nathan Bedford Forrest, and Union general John Schofield use it as army command on November 24, 1864, and December 20, 1864, respectively.[2]

Architectural significance

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The house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 14, 1971.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Beechlawn Advance and Retreat". National Park Service. Retrieved May 13, 2018. With accompanying pictures