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(HERMITAGE AREA) DAVIDSON COUNTY- NASHVILLE, TN- 1999 |
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| LANDMARKS in HERMITAGE AREA |
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4580 Rachel’s Lane 37076 Home of President Andrew Jackson, nation's seventh president Originally built 1819 Partially burned 1834 during Jackson’s second term as President Replaced by present building 1835 |
Jackson died at home and is
buried in the garden Open daily Admission charged Museum Gift shop Orientation film |
| The Hermitage
Farm Original farm was purchased as 425 acres, 1804 Maximum size of 1500 acres reached in late 1930’s Contained about 1000 acres at time of Jackson’s death Main cash crop was always cotton Sheep, cattle, and dairy cows raised Was a nationally renowned racing and breeding stable A slave population ranged from 100 in 1829 to about 150 in 1840’s |
| The Driveway A graceful serpentine drive complements the classic design of the home Many cedar trees along drive were planted in 1838 |
| Rachel’s Garden Designed by English gardener William Frost Completed 1819 Contains varieties of shrubs and flowering plants of Rachel’s time |
| The Tomb Andrew and Rachel Jackson buried in corner of Rachel’s garden Graves of other family members located in adjacent cemetery |
| Outbuildings Two original log cabins remain Jacksons' lived in cabins from 1804 to 1821 There was once a complex of cabins for family, guests, kitchens and storerooms Spring house used for water and provided refrigeration for dairy products |
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THE HERMITAGE |
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Erected 1812 Greek Revival home located near the Hermitage Was residence of Andrew Jackson Donelson, Rachel’s nephew Donelson served as Jackson’s aide and secretary |
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TULIP GROVE HOME |
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| NASHVILLE YACHTING CENTER | PERCY PRIEST DAM |
| HISTORIC HOMES in HERMITAGE |
  Has permanent Nativity scene |
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| STONE HALL |
| CHURCHES in HERMITAGE |
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The Hermitage Presbyterian Church burned on February 10, 1965 and has been restored in the 1838 state by the Ladies Hermitage Association. Dedicated in 1834 as the " Ephesus Church", the building at first faced a lane to the east. It had two front doors, the outlines of which can still be seen on the long east side. At that time there were fireplaces at either end of the 50' x 30' building. Ephesus was built on the Hermitage Farm by community-wide subscriptions with the Jackson's heading the subscription list. |
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Rachel had been most
instrumental in founding the Church and was active in its life until her
death four years later. When his presidential years were finished, Andrew
Jackson joined the Church which was renamed "Hermitage" in his honor and
remodeled to its present form. |
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OLD HERMITAGE CHURCH |
 3562 Earhart Rd |
 4316 Central Pike |
 Central Pike |
| Bakers Grove Baptist Church | Hermitage Church of God | Central Pike Church of Christ |
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 Building erected 1968 421 Highland View Dr |
 Building erected 1906 Remodeled 1981 Tulip Grove Rd |
| Scotts Chapel AME Church | Hermitage Presbyterian Church | Evans Hill Missionary Baptist Church |
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Organized in 1846 by Elders Peter and Thomas Fuqua. New Hope Baptist Church is one of the oldest churches in the Nashville Baptist Association. In 1847, one mile south of here, a log church edifice was erected. It was destroyed by fire in 1871. This present building was built in 1872 on a site donated by W E Hagar and J T Gleaves. Bricks were handmade on the premises for the solid walls. The Reverand G W Jagar, the longest-serving pastor (1861-79) is recognized for his efforts in rebuilding the church. He is buried in the church cemetery. 6010 S New Hope Rd |
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NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH |
 3824 Central Pike |
 4004 Lebanon Rd |
 1003 Hickory Hill Lane |
| First Baptist Church | Hermitage Church of Christ | Emanuel Lutheran Church |
 Building erected 1906 4107 Chandler Rd |
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| DODSON CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | HERMITAGE HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH |
| CEMETERIES in HERMITAGE |
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BINKLEY CEMETERY |
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