Thompsie Edwards House

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Thompsie Edwards House
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The house in 2014
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Location113 Main Street, Lexington, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°38′53″N88°23′30″W / 35.64806°N 88.39167°W / 35.64806; -88.39167 (Thompsie Edwards House)
Arealess than one acre
Built1894 (1894)
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No. 83003039 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 30, 1983

The Thompsie Edwards House is a historic house in Lexington, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1894 for Thompsie Edwards, a livery yard owner, banker and Republican politician. [2] The porch was designed in the Eastlake architectural style. [2] The property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 30, 1983. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Thompsie Edwards House". National Park Service . Retrieved May 11, 2018. With accompanying pictures