Sumner County is home to some of the most beautiful and historic sites in Middle Tennessee. Many of these properties date back to just after the founding of the county in 1786, and they have all been adorned with period authentic furnishings.
When visitors step foot on the grounds of the properties, they feel a palpable sense of history as they realize that they are walking on the same paths trod by legendary figures such as Daniel Smith, Andrew Jackson and James Winchester. Inside the homes, guests can almost hear the echoes of the past.
Most of these properties are available for free to low-cost tours on a year-round basis. However, several of them close during the winter and will not be available for guest visits again until April. These sites include Rock Castle, Cragfont and Wynnewood.
This spring, we invite Hendersonville Lifestyle readers to plan a road trip to explore the fascinating history of Sumner County as lived through the homes of its founders.
Rock Castle State Historic Site
139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville, TN 37075
615.824.0502
Built by: General Daniel Smith in 1796 (construction began in 1784 but was delayed due to conflicts with indigenous peoples)
Architecture: Limestone cabin
Douglass-Clark House
2115 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
615.991.5119
Built by: Elmore Douglass in 1786
Architecture: Log cabin
Bridal House
2315 Highway 25, Cottontown, TN 37066
Built by: Moore Cotton in 1819
Architecture: Log cabin with oversized wood
Cragfont State Historic Site
200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs, TN 37031
615.452.7070
Built by: General James Winchester in 1798
Architecture: Georgian
Wynnewood State Historic Site
210 Old Highway 25, Castalian Springs, TN 37031
615.452.7070
Built by: A. R. Wynne, William Cage and Stephen Roberts in 1828
Architecture: Rustic stagecoach cabin
Rose Mont
810 South Water Avenue, Gallatin, TN 37066
615.451.2331
Built by: Judge Josephus Conn Guild in 1842
Architecture: Greek revival
