Capt. William Sims House

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

Capt. William Sims House
Nearest cityGreenfield, Tennessee
Coordinates36°12′13″N 88°42′26″W
Area3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built1859 (1859)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.82004066[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 25, 1982

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 Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "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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