Marymont (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)

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Marymont
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Marymont in 2014
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Nearest city Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°49′12″N86°28′45″W / 35.82000°N 86.47917°W / 35.82000; -86.47917
Area2.88 acres (1.17 ha)
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Roman Revival
NRHP reference No. 73001824 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 30, 1973
Modern floor plan based on current photos, property visits and a floor plan found in an old text. Marymont Floor Plan.png
Modern floor plan based on current photos, property visits and a floor plan found in an old text.
Marymont Mansion in the original brick color. Replacement of current color done in Photoshop. Marymont Modified.jpg
Marymont Mansion in the original brick color. Replacement of current color done in Photoshop.

Marymont is a historic mansion in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1860-1861 for Hiram Jenkins. [2] In 1878, it was inherited by his niece, Nimmie Jenkins, and her husband, Dr. J. J. Rucker. [2] They named the house after their daughter, Mary Rucker. [2]

The house was designed in the Classical Revival architectural style, with Roman Revival finishes. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 30, 1973. [3]

In 2019, Marymount had plans to be transformed into a cigar and wine bar by a local couple.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Marymont". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  3. "Marymont". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 12, 2017.