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Sam Davis House (Smyrna, Tennessee)
Historic house in Tennessee, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Sam Davis House (also known as the Sam Davis Home) is a historic house in Smyrna, Tennessee. It is now a museum to the memory of Confederate soldier Sam Davis.
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History
The house was first built as a log house in 1810, and remodelled by Charles Davis in 1847.[2] His son, Sam Davis, who became known as the "Boy Hero of the Confederacy", grew up in this house.[2]
The house was acquired by the State of Tennessee in 1927, and turned into a house museum for its association with Sam Davis by the Sam Davis Historical Association in 1930.[2] Edith Pope, the second editor of the Confederate Veteran, donated an antique bed and clock as well as a large photograph of Sumner Archibald Cunningham to the museum.[3]
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Architectural significance
The porch was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2][4] The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 23, 1969.[5]
Notable events
The site hosts a yearly Victorian Halloween event along with seasonal ghost tours. [6]
Gallery
Entrance gate
Interpretive exhibit displays
Slave Cabin
References
External links
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