King Homestead

King Homestead
Nearest city Cottontown, Tennessee
Coordinates 36°27′6″N 86°34′14″W / 36.45167°N 86.57056°WCoordinates: 36°27′6″N 86°34′14″W / 36.45167°N 86.57056°W
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1798
Architect King,William
Architectural style Log house
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference #

78002640

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Added to NRHP January 30, 1978

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 him and his new bride, Caroline Hassell. The home remained in the King family for one hundred years, before being sold outside the family. The home has undergone renovation and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.