Monthaven

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Monthaven
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Location1154 W. Main St.
Nearest city Hendersonville, Tennessee
Coordinates 36°18′38.4″N86°39′45.2″W / 36.310667°N 86.662556°W / 36.310667; -86.662556
Built1860
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No. 82004061
Added to NRHP1982

Monthaven, also known as the Leonard B. Fite House, is a historic home in Hendersonville, Tennessee and is on the National Historic Register. It was built around 1860 and used as a field hospital during the American Civil War. [1] A few skirmishes occurred on the property as well. The historic building is now home to galleries and offices of the Hendersonville Arts Council. [1]

During its time, Monthaven was considered a neighbor to Rock Castle and The Hermitage, both miles away.[ citation needed ]

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