Cary Lawn is a historic mansion in Dresden, Tennessee, United States.

Cary Lawn
Cary Lawn is located in Tennessee
Cary Lawn
Cary Lawn is located in the United States
Cary Lawn
Location321 Linden St.
Dresden, Tennessee
Coordinates36°17′16″N 88°42′18″W / 36.28778°N 88.70500°W / 36.28778; -88.70500
Area2.6 acres (1.1 ha)
Built1923 (1923)
Architectural styleRenaissance, Italian Renaissance
NRHP reference No.92000779[1]
Added to NRHPJune 18, 1992

History

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The mansion was completed in 1923.[2] It was built for Rhea Preston Cary and his wife, Charlie Ewing.[2]

It was purchased by Ned McWherter in 1984.[2] McWherter went on to serve as the 46th Governor of Tennessee from 1987 to 1995.

Architectural significance

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It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 18, 1992.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Cary Lawn". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  3. ^ "Cary Lawn". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.