Sam Davis House | |
 The Sam Davis House in 2012 | |
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| Nearest city | Smyrna, Tennessee |
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| Area | 168 acres (68 ha) |
| Built | 1810 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000181 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 23, 1969 |
The Sam Davis House (also known as the Sam Davis Home) is a historic house in Smyrna, Tennessee. It is now a museum to the memory of Confederate soldier Sam Davis.
The house was first built as a log house in 1810, and remodelled by Charles Davis in 1847. [2] His son, Sam Davis, who became known as the "Boy Hero of the Confederacy", grew up in this house. [2]
The house was acquired by the State of Tennessee in 1927, and turned into a house museum for its association with Sam Davis by the Sam Davis Historical Association in 1930. [2] Edith Pope, the second editor of the Confederate Veteran , donated an antique bed and clock as well as a large photograph of Sumner Archibald Cunningham to the museum. [3]
The porch was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style. [2] The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 23, 1969. [4]
The site hosts a yearly victorian Halloween event along with seasonal ghost tours. [5]
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