Lawson D. Franklin House

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Lawson D. Franklin House
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The Lawson D. Franklin House in 2015
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Location White Pine, Tennessee, U.S.
Coordinates 36°5′18″N83°15′35″W / 36.08833°N 83.25972°W / 36.08833; -83.25972 Coordinates: 36°5′18″N83°15′35″W / 36.08833°N 83.25972°W / 36.08833; -83.25972
Area9 acres (3.6 ha)
Built1835-1840
NRHP reference No. 73001796 [1]
Added to NRHPApril 13, 1973 [2]

The Lawson D. Franklin House is a historic mansion in White Pine, Tennessee, United States.

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History

The mansion was built in 1835–1840 for Lawson D. Franklin, Tennessee's first millionaire. [3]

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 13, 1973. [2]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 "Franklin, Lawson D., House". National Park Service. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  3. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Lawson D. Franklin House". National Park Service. Retrieved November 22, 2015.