William Randolph House

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William Randolph House
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The William Randolph House in 2014
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LocationOn TN 25, Cross Plains, Tennessee
Coordinates 36°32′54″N86°41′52″W / 36.54833°N 86.69778°W / 36.54833; -86.69778 (William Randolph House) Coordinates: 36°32′54″N86°41′52″W / 36.54833°N 86.69778°W / 36.54833; -86.69778 (William Randolph House)
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built byWilliam Randolph
NRHP reference No. 73001818 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 30, 1973

The William Randolph House is a historic house in Cross Plains, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built by William Randolph in 1816, and expanded by Captain William Villines in 1830. [2] It served both as a private residence and as an inn; it was also the post office from 1828 to 1969. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 30, 1973. [2]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: William Randolph House". National Park Service . Retrieved April 19, 2018. With accompanying pictures