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Monthaven
Location: 1154 W. Main St. Nearest city: Hendersonville, Tennessee Built: 1860 Architectural style: Greek Revival, Late Victorian NRHP Reference#: 82004061 Added to NRHP: 1982 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 was 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]
References
- "Tennessee - Sumner County." National Register of Historic Places. 21 March 2008.
External links
Categories:- Buildings and structures in Sumner County, Tennessee
- Tennessee in the American Civil War
- National Register of Historic Places in Tennessee
- Art galleries in Tennessee
- Visitor attractions in Sumner County, Tennessee
- Tennessee building and structure stubs
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