The Capt. William Sims House is a historic mansion in Greenfield, Tennessee, United States.
Capt. William Sims House | |
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| Nearest city | Greenfield, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 36°12′13″N 88°42′26″W / 36.20361°N 88.70722°W |
| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Built | 1859 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004066[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 25, 1982 |
History
editThe 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
editIt has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 25, 1982.[3]
References
edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Captain William Sims House or Sims House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Sims, Capt. William, House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.