John Motheral House

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John Motheral House
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John Motheral House, September 2014
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LocationMoran Rd. at Big Harpeth River, Franklin, Tennessee 36°01′01″N 86°53′56″W
Coordinates 36°01′01″N86°53′56″W / 36.01694°N 86.89889°W / 36.01694; -86.89889 Coordinates: 36°01′01″N86°53′56″W / 36.01694°N 86.89889°W / 36.01694; -86.89889
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Builtc.1805 and c.1870
MPS Williamson County MRA [1]
NRHP reference No. 88000339 [2]
Added to NRHPApril 13, 1988
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Williamson County Historical Marker for John Motheral House

The John Motheral House is a property in Franklin, Tennessee that dates from c.1805, was enlarged c.1870, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

It was built as a log building in c.1805, probably of single pen construction, and was enlarged c.1870 to have an "imposing" two story frame construction. Other Williamson County structures that were enlarged in this way, in approximately the same time period, include the Sherwood Green House and the William Leaton House. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Thomason Associates and Tennessee Historical Commission (February 1988). "Historic Resources of Williamson County (Partial Inventory of Historic and Architectural Properties), National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination". National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.