Rock Jolly | |
![]() Rock Jolly | |
Location | Off Tennessee State Route 52 northeast of Cross Plains, Tennessee |
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Coordinates | 36°34′44″N86°37′23″W / 36.57889°N 86.62306°W Coordinates: 36°34′44″N86°37′23″W / 36.57889°N 86.62306°W |
Area | 7 acres (2.8 ha) |
Built | 1830 |
Architectural style | Federal |
NRHP reference No. | 73001819 [1] |
Added to NRHP | October 30, 1973 |
Rock Jolly is a historic house near Cross Plains, Tennessee, U.S..
The house was built circa 1830 for William Johnson, [2] a farmer. [3] The origin of the name is unknown. [4] It has been owned by the Buntin family since 1939; [2] they descend from settler James Robertson and early Nashville mayor Joseph Thorpe Elliston. [3]
The house was designed in the Federal architectural style. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 30, 1973. [5]
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