Historic Places

Jackson County · Rt. 2, Gainsboro

The house was built for Elizabeth VanHooser. She lived there until 1968, willed to family Lewis VanHooser bought out the others. Underpenning in 1950 siding put on 1956

Jackson County · Florida

The Lynn family bought the house in 1970 and they sold the house to a man from Florida.

Jackson County · RT 4. GAINESBORO TN.

A MR. HAGGAR BOUGHT THE HOUSE FROM GALBRAITH AND THEN RESOLD IT 1962.

Jackson County · RT 4. GAINESBORO TN.

MRS. SELLERS BOUGHT THE HOUSE FROM THE McCAULEYS. LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT THE HOUSE'S PAST.

Jackson County · Whittleyville TN.

none

Jackson County · ON THE SQUARE IN GAINESBORO TN.

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-111

Jackson County · RT 3. GAINESBORO

NONE

Jackson County · RT 4. GAINSBORO TN.

PHILLIP RAY OWNED THE PROPERTY IN THE EARLY 1800'S. MR. CRAIGHEAD ACQUIRED THE PROPERTY IN 1905 AND LATER MS. CARVER INHEIRITED IT.

Jackson County · SMYNRA TN.

NONE.

Jackson County · unknown

Could not find any information on the building

Jackson County · na

none

Jackson County · Gainsboro

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-750

Jackson County

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-755

Jackson County · unknown

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-805

Jackson County · Rt. 1, Whitleyville

The house is used only during deer season now.

Jackson County · unknown

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-846

Jackson County · unknown

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-584

Jackson County · Rt. 2, Whitleyville

3 solid stone markers with no names or dates. A German man was herad to have ridden around and worked to chip out the stone with hammer and chisel

Jackson County · Rt. 1 Gainesboro Tn.

After the Chaffins moved out they used the place as a rent house. By, 1960, they began using it as a haybarn.

Jackson County · Gainsboro, TN

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-756

Jackson County · Carthage

Cotton wood tree in front was supposedly started by riding crop. S sidewas a single pen log cabin.1870's remodelled into Gothic L. Was Post Office for Accident Community. Ruby Gibbons has first deed

Jackson County · Rt.1 Whittleyville TN.

When Mr. Taylor bought the mill it had ceased operations.

Jackson County · Rt. 2 Gainesboro TN.

Arthur Hall bought the house in 1970. The house was heired to his son Arthur Jr.

Jackson County · Rt 1, Gainsboro

Albert Lynn moved house in 1907. Once apart of the Bill Johnson farm sold as 3 farms. Log house moved from Hollow, then additions added about 1947, water 1950's, 1962 Eva Chaffen Lynn died Property sold to 3 children and Kermith Lynn

Jackson County · Rt.1 Gainesboro TN.

None applicable to the house itself.

Jackson County · Indiana

none

Jackson County · RT. 14, Cookeville

Almon West contracted house to be built- water run into house thru cedar logs (200 yds) from a cave. W porch enclosed c1940, elec-1949, 1933 underpinned brick was stone pier, plumbing inside 1950s. Dewey West bought out heirs in 1928 & sold in 1975

Jackson County · Rt. 2, Gainsboro box 274

A one room log cabin built fo blacks, Almory Kirkpatrick bought it in 1874, gave $2000 gold for cabin and 200 acres, moved in in August 1875:another room added on in 1902 or 1904. Willed to Martha Kirkpatrick 1916: current owner has lived here for 93 yrs

Jackson County · Rt. 1, Bloominton Springs Tn.

The house has been abandoned since about 1970.

Jackson County · Rt.1 Red Boiling Springs

This house was bought by the Cherry family in 1955. They have lived there ever since.

Jackson County · Rt. 3 Celina TN.

Charley and Herman Hammons bought the house in 1951 at a public auction.

Jackson County · Rt.3 Gainesboro TN.

Mr. Hammons bought the house in 1947. It has been abandoned for many years.

Jackson County · Rt 3. Cookeville Tn.

Andy Holloway bought the surrounding 300 acres of land for approximately $1 per acre.

Jackson County · Rt.1, Gainsboro

Built for Andy Johnson, property divided up between his children. Alvis Johnson got the house. He sold it to Donald Johnson.. Harlow and Clyde Bowls sold it to Claude Anderson. roof replaced around 1970

Jackson County · rt. 1, Hilham

Marshal Hall bought the house from ANdy Masters, it has had 12 to 15 different owners. Mr. Rodgers sold it to the present owner. Elec c1947, Additions done by Marshall Hall

Jackson County · Rt. 2, Gainsboro

Andy Smith farmed and raised 8 children - worked others farms and his own. Elec added in 1960. Additions added the same year that it was built.

Jackson County · not applicable

The property came under Allen ownership through marriage. Steve Owens purchased the property in approx. 1980 from the Allens.

Jackson County · Gainesboro, TN

Remodeled in 1978. Original house burned in 1935 then rebuilt.

Jackson County · Gainesboro, TN

Original barn burned by moonshiners in 1933. Rebuilt in 1933.

Jackson County · Rt.1 Bloomington Springs Tn.

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-466

Jackson County

Tom Quarks helped build the bridge

Jackson County · Rt. 1, Whitleyville

It was both a school and a church. Thaddeus Qurles preached 1st sermon in old church built in 1875 - land given by Lewis Hix

Jackson County · Rt.1, Whitleyville

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-749

Jackson County · Putnam County

The sructure was built for a store, George Menier bought it in 1949 and sold it to Garfield McHenry in 1954, Martin bought it in an auction after Garfield's death. Never used as astore, but rather a rental house,

Jackson County · Rt. Pleasant Shade

Ausey Richardson is the first remembered resident, Jim Porterfield bought it and raised his family there. Leo Graham bought it in 1974 and lived there until 1984, he sold to Billy Joe Likens in 1984

Jackson County · Rt.3, Gainsboro

Tom and Nan Rash are the oldest remembered residents, raised two "adopted" children. The house went to Felix Prior, Cisco, Ernestford Williams, Ben Ranson, Carl Fox, Frank Fox, Herman Fox. the Estate was settled and Bought by Ernest Williams

Jackson County · Box 13A, Star Rt, Baxter

Lewis Grove on property 1883 - two sisters lived on property during the civil war. Last known Everett Bartlet owner lost to fate Fuequay. Austin Thomp[son bought through courts in 40's. Lived in 1 year Joe Stout bought from Austin Thompson in 1979

Jackson County · Rt. 1 Gainesboro Tn.

The most recent stone is dated 1938. Some of the families are the Scotts, the Irwins, the McCoins and the Kirkpatrics. This place is presently being used as a hog lot.

Jackson County · ON THE SQUARE IN GAINESBORO TN.

SEVERAL BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN THIS BUILING SINCE ITS CONSTRUCTION. A DOLLAR GENERAL STORE HAS BEEN LOCATED HERE FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS.

Jackson County · Rt.1 Whitleyville TN.

Ward Kemp acquired the house in 1957.

Jackson County · SMYRNA, TN.

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-197

Jackson County · MAIN ST. GAINESBORO TN.

TN Historic Resource Survey record JK-117

Jackson County · RT 3. GAINESBORO TN.

NONE.

Jackson County · RT 4. BOX 231. COOKEVILLE TN.

HALF OF THE HOUSE HAS BEEN TORN DOWN AND BEEN USED FOR LUMBER A NEW HOUSE. IN THE YARD IS AHAND DUG WELL WITH A RAIN BARREL.

Jackson County · RT 4. BOX 236 COOKEVILLE TN.

IN THE 1950'S THERE WAS A BACK ROOM ADDED. THE PORCH CEILING IS MADE OF ALUMINUM.

Jackson County · RT 4. GAINESBORO

MR. CISCO BOUGHT THE HOUSE FROM S.B. MATTHEWS AND THAT IS ABOUT ALL HE KNOWS. HE HAS LIVED HERE ABOUT 20 YEARS.

Jackson County · RT 3. GAINESBORO TN.

SOME OF THE ADDITIONS OVER THE YEARS HAVE INCLUDED, ROOOM ADDITIONS, ELECTRICITY, INDOOR PLUMBING.

Jackson County · RT 4. BOX 270 COOKEVILLE TN.

THIS STRUCTURE WAS USED AS A HOME UNTIL 1966, WHEN IT WAS CONVERTED INTO A STRORAGE BARN FOR HAY.

Jackson County · RT 3. GAINESBORO TN.

BILL HANEY LIVED HERE UNTIL ABOUT 1963 AFTER WHICH TIME THIS WAS USED AS A STORAGE FACILITY.

Jackson County · RT 4. BOX 228 COOKEVILLE TN.

IN THE 1960'S THERE WAS AN ADDITION TO THE BACK. IN THE 1970'S THE ROOF WAS REPLACED. THE PORCH HAS SEEN SOME REPAIR WORK.