Emerald Hill (Clarksville, Tennessee)

Emerald Hill, also known as Eagle's Nest, is a historic mansion in Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1830.[2] The owner, Thomas W. Frazer, donated it to his niece, Marion McClure, the wife of Confederate Senator Gustavus Adolphus Henry Sr., in the 1840s.[2][3] It was purchased by the Austin Peay State University Alumni Association in 1975.[3]

Emerald Hill
LocationNorth 2nd Street, Clarksville, Tennessee
Coordinates36°31′49″N 87°21′41″W
Area9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1830 (1830)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.71000826[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 14, 1971

The house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 14, 1971.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Emerald Hill". National Park Service. Retrieved April 23, 2018. With accompanying pictures
  3. "Modern Living. 'We Want To Make This A Showplace'". The Leaf-Chronicle. Clarksville, Tennessee. April 20, 1975. p. 25. Retrieved April 24, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.


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