Rucker-Mason Farm

The Rucker-Mason Farm is a historic farmhouse in Cannon County, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built circa 1800 for Gideon Rucker.[2] It was acquired by his brother, Bennett Rucker, in 1817.[2] By 1840, he owned 14 slaves.[2] The farm remained in the Rucker family until 1902.[2]

Rucker--Mason Farm
Nearest cityPorterfield, Tennessee
Area314 acres (127 ha)
Built1800 (1800)
Architectural styleFederal, Greek Revival
MPSHistoric Family Farms in Middle Tennessee MPS
NRHP reference No.06001234[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 9, 2007

The house was first designed in the Federal architectural style circa 1800.[2] A Greek Revival portico was built circa 1840.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 9, 2007.[3]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Rucker-Mason Farm". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. "Rucker-Mason Farm". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 2, 2018.


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