Mercer Hall | |
![]() Mercer Hall in 1936 | |
Built | 1838 |
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NRHP reference No. | 82001730 [1] |
Added to NRHP | December 16, 1982 |
Mercer Hall is a historic mansion in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA.
The mansion was built in 1838 for William Leacock, an Episcopal pastor. [2]
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 16, 1982.
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