The Beeches (Springfield, Tennessee)

The Beeches
Nearest citySpringfield, Tennessee
Coordinates36°31′15″N 86°51′18″W / 36.52083°N 86.85500°W / 36.52083; -86.85500
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Built1867 (1867)
Built byJohn Woodard
Architectural styleItalian Villa
NRHP reference No.82004037[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 25, 1982

The Beeches is a historic mansion in Springfield, Tennessee, United States.

History

The mansion was completed in 1869.[2] It was designed in the Italianate architectural style.[2] It was built for John Woodard, who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives.[2] He gifted the mansion to his son, Albert G. Woodard, in 1889.[2] By 1938, the property was sold to J.W. Helm. By the 1980s, it belonged to Robert Brown, Jr.[2]

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 25, 1982.[3]

The Home is currently a private residence.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d e "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: The Beeches or John Woodard House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  3. ^ "The Beeches". National Park Service. Retrieved February 13, 2016.