Smithson–McCall Farm facts for kids
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Smithson–McCall Farm
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 Location in Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Location | 6779 Comstock Rd., Bethesda, Tennessee |
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| Area | 256.3 acres (103.7 ha) |
| Built | c. 1830, c. 1860, c. 1920, c. 1940 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, "Hall and parlor architecture" |
| MPS | Historic Family Farms in Middle Tennessee MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000158 |
| Added to NRHP | March 15, 2007 |
The Smithson–McCall Farm is a large, historic farm in Bethesda, Tennessee. It covers about 256 acres of land. This farm is very special because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important place that helps us understand history.
The farm shows how farming changed in the early 1900s. It also has many old buildings that are great examples of farm architecture from that time. Over the years, the farm has been known by several names. These include Smithson-Fisher Farm, Happy Hills Farm, WM. 1043, Fisher Farm, and Bag End Farm.
History of the Farm
The main farmhouse was first built around 1830. It was changed quite a bit around 1860 and again around 1920. More farm buildings were added between 1920 and 1940. These additions included a dairy barn, a silo for dairy feed, and a well house.
Other buildings added were a burley tobacco barn, a water trough for animals, a garage, a smokehouse, and a chicken coop. The farm also has four ponds. The buildings show different styles, like Colonial Revival and "Hall and parlor" designs.
When the farm was listed as a historic place, it included many important parts. These were seven buildings, six structures (like the water trough), and one special site. All these parts help tell the farm's story.
A Working Farm Today
The Smithson–McCall Farm is also known as "Fisher Farm." It is listed as a Tennessee Century Farm. This means it has been owned and operated by the same family for over 100 years.
The farm is still active today. It continues to be a working farm, mainly raising sheep.
