Rocky Mount State Historic Site facts for kids
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Rocky Mount
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The Cobb-Massengill House
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 Location in Tennessee
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| Nearest city | Piney Flats, Tennessee |
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| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Built | 1828 |
| Architectural style | Log house |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000617 |
| Added to NRHP | February 26, 1970 |
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Rocky Mount, also known as the Cobb-Massengill House, is a historic place in Piney Flats, Tennessee. It was once the very first capital of the Southwest Territory. This territory was an important step before Tennessee became a state.
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What is Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount is a special place that helps us understand early American history. It was originally the home of a man named William Cobb. His house served as the capital for the Southwest Territory from 1790 to 1792.
A Look at the Old House
Scientists have studied the wood in the house at Rocky Mount. They found that the building you see today was built in the late 1820s. This means it is a very old and important log house.
A Living Museum Experience
Today, Rocky Mount is a living museum. This means it tries to show visitors what life was like in the past. When you visit, you can experience what the year 1791 might have been like.
Governor William Blount's Home
In 1791, an important person named William Blount lived here. He was one of America's Founding Fathers. Blount served as the governor of the Southwest Territory. The museum helps you imagine his life and work.
Who Takes Care of Rocky Mount?
The State of Tennessee owns Rocky Mount. A group called the Rocky Mount Historical Association helps run it. They work with the Tennessee Historical Commission to keep this historical site special. They have been doing this since 1962.
Rocky Mount is also located right next to another historic building, the DeVault-Massengill House.
Learn More About Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount Museum
- Rocky Mount State Historic Site
