Abner T. Shaw House

The Abner T. Shaw House is a historic mansion in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, U.S. that was built in 1855.[2] It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2] During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, the house was not burnt down by the Union Army because both Shaw and the Union general were Masons.[3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 28, 1985.[4]

Abner T. Shaw House
Abner T. Shaw House
Location4866 Brick Church Pike
Nearest cityGoodlettsville, Tennessee
Coordinates36°18′53″N 86°46′38″W
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1855 (1855)
ArchitectAbner T. Shaw
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Vernacular Greek Revival
NRHP reference No.85000671[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 28, 1985

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Abner T. Shaw House". National Park Service. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  3. "History: Spared by the Union Army". abnertshawhouse.com. Retrieved August 28, 2016.
  4. "Shaw, Abner T., House". National Park Service. Retrieved August 28, 2016.


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