Emerald Hill, also known as Eagle's Nest, is a historic mansion in Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S., built in 1830.[2] The owner, Thomas W. Frazer, donated it to his niece, Marion McClure, the wife of Confederate Senator Gustavus Adolphus Henry Sr., in the 1840s.[2][3] It was purchased by the Austin Peay State University Alumni Association in 1975.[3]
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| Location | North 2nd Street, Clarksville, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 36°31′49″N 87°21′41″W / 36.53028°N 87.36139°W |
| Area | 9.9 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Built | 1830 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000826[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 14, 1971 |
The house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 14, 1971.
References
edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Emerald Hill". National Park Service. Retrieved April 23, 2018. With accompanying pictures
- ^ a b "Modern Living. 'We Want To Make This A Showplace'". The Leaf-Chronicle. Clarksville, Tennessee. April 20, 1975. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.