Wynnewood (Tennessee) facts for kids
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Wynnewood State Historic Site
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 Location in Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Location | 205 Old TN 25, Castalian Springs, Tennessee |
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| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1828 |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000838 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | July 14, 1971 |
| Designated NHLD | November 11, 1971 |
Wynnewood, also known as Castalian Springs, is a very old and special place in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee. It's officially called the Wynnewood State Historic Site. This amazing property has a building from 1828 that used to be an inn. It's the biggest log structure still standing in Tennessee! The state of Tennessee owns Wynnewood. A group called Historic Castalian Springs helps manage it. Because it's so important, it was named a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
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Exploring Wynnewood's Design
Wynnewood is in the southeast part of Sumner County. You can find it on the west side of Castalian Springs. It sits on 8 acres of land. From here, you can look out over Lick Creek. The main part of Wynnewood is a group of six log buildings.
The Big Log Inn
The largest building is the old inn. It has two stories. It measures about 110 feet long and 22 feet wide. This building is a giant version of a "dogtrot house." This means it has two separate log sections. These sections are joined by a covered space in the middle. The whole building shares one big roof.
Other Buildings at Wynnewood
Connected to the main inn are two kitchens. These are found on a covered back porch. There are also other buildings nearby. These are all made of cedar logs. They include a smokehouse and an office. There's also a garage from the 1900s.
Wynnewood's Story Through Time
The main building at Wynnewood was built in 1828. Three people worked together to build it. They were A. R. Wynne, William Cage, and Stephen Roberts.
A Busy Stagecoach Inn
The building was first used as a stagecoach inn. This was a place where travelers could rest. People traveling between Nashville and Knoxville would stop here. Others came to use the nearby sulphur springs. These springs were thought to have healing waters.
A Family Home
In 1834, A. R. Wynne bought out his partners. He then moved into the inn with his family. He lived there until he passed away in 1893. The Wynne family owned the property for many years. In 1970, the state bought Wynnewood. They wanted to turn it into a historic site for everyone to enjoy.
Rebuilding After a Storm
On February 5, 2008, a big tornado hit Wynnewood. This was part of the 2008 Super Tuesday tornado outbreak. The storm caused a lot of damage. Much of the second floor and roof were hurt. Many trees on the property were also damaged.
Wynnewood was closed for four years. A huge project began to fix it. This restoration cost $4 million! The Tennessee Historical Commission oversaw the work. Money came from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), insurance, and the state government. Wynnewood reopened to the public on July 4, 2012. Now, even more of the property is open for visitors than before the tornado.
