Capt. William Sims House

Capt. William Sims House
Nearest city Greenfield, Tennessee
Coordinates 36°12′13″N 88°42′26″W / 36.20361°N 88.70722°W / 36.20361; -88.70722Coordinates: 36°12′13″N 88°42′26″W / 36.20361°N 88.70722°W / 36.20361; -88.70722
Area 3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built 1859 (1859)
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 82004066[1]
Added to NRHP March 25, 1982

The Capt. William Sims House is a historic mansion in Greenfield, Tennessee, USA.

History

The two-story mansion was completed in 1861.[2] It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2] An additional ell was completed in 1880.[2] It was built for William Sims, who served as a captain in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.[2] In the 1980s, the house still belonged to his descendants.[2]

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 25, 1982.[3]

References

  1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Captain William Sims House or Sims House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  3. "Sims, Capt. William, House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.


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