Old Town (Franklin, Tennessee)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the house also known as Old Town, see Thomas Brown House (Franklin, Tennessee).
Old Town is an archaeological site in Williamson County, Tennessee near Franklin. The site includes the remnants of a Native American village and mound complex of the Mississippian culture, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as Old Town Archaeological Site (40WM2).[1]
Quick Facts Location, Region ...
Location | Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA |
---|---|
Region | Williamson County, Tennessee |
Coordinates | 35°59′38.44″N 86°56′11.36″W |
History | |
Cultures | Mississippian culture |
Site notes | |
Architecture | |
Architectural styles | platform mounds, plaza |
Architectural details | Number of temples: |
Old Town Archaeological Site | |
Nearest city | Franklin, Tennessee |
Area | 41 acres (17 ha) |
MPS | Mississippian Cultural Resources of the Central Basin MPS (40WM2) |
NRHP reference No. | 89000159[1] |
Added to NRHP | 1989 |
Responsible body: State |
Close