King Homestead

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King Homestead
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location: W of Cottontown off TN 25
Nearest city: Cottontown, Tennessee
Built/Founded: 1798
Architect: William King
Added to NRHP: January 30, 1978
NRHP Reference#: 78002640

King Homestead (now called New Moon Farm) is a log home located in Cottontown, Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1798 by William King as the first home for he and his new bride, Caroline Hassell. The home remained in the King family for one-hundred years, before being sold outside of the family. The home has undergone renovation and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

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  • Sumner County Fact Book 2007-2008. The News Examiner & The Hendersonville Star News. 2007.