Mayes-Hutton House

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Mayes-Hutton House
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The Mayes-Hutton House in 2014
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Location306 W. 6th St., Columbia, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°37′1″N87°2′17″W / 35.61694°N 87.03806°W / 35.61694; -87.03806 Coordinates: 35°37′1″N87°2′17″W / 35.61694°N 87.03806°W / 35.61694; -87.03806
Area9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1854
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 70000614 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 8, 1970

The Mayes-Hutton House is a historic house in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA.

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History

The house was built in 1854 for Samuel Mayes, who sold his slaves as he believed slavery would come to an end, and re-invested his money in this house. [2]

Architecture

The original portion of the house has a large 54 foot by 58 foot section with an 18 by 18 foot attached wing on the west of the back side. The brown brick house sits on a stucco-covered limestone foundation. The front of the house, probably heavily modified in the 1870s, includes four fluted Corinthian columns supporting a pediment, and a parapet, presenting a massive front facade. The interior is less ostentatious. but well designed, with a central hall that continues through the house, a free-standing stair, and balcony. [3]

Heritage significance

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural qualities on July 8, 1970. [3]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Tennessee: A Guide to the State, Federal Writers' Project, 1939, p. 276
  3. 1 2 May Dean Coop (April 25, 1970). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Mayes-Hutton House" (PDF). National Park Service . Retrieved 2015-08-25. Photos