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 really old and important place in Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee. It's like a super-sized log cabin that used to be an inn! This amazing building was built way back in 1828. Today, it's known as the Wynnewood State Historic Site. It's so special that the United States government named it a National Historic Landmark in 1971. This means it's one of the most important historic places in the country. The state of Tennessee owns Wynnewood, and a group called Historic Castalian Springs helps take care of it.
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Exploring Wynnewood's Unique Design
Wynnewood is located in southeastern Sumner County. You can find it on the west side of a small town called Castalian Springs. The site covers about 8 acres (3.2 ha) of land. It looks out over a stream called Lick Creek.
The Main Log Building
The most exciting part of Wynnewood is its group of six log buildings. The biggest one used to be the inn. It stands two stories tall and is huge, measuring about 110 by 22 feet (33.5 m × 6.7 m)! This makes it the largest log structure still standing in Tennessee.
What is a Dogtrot House?
The main inn building is built in a special style called a "dogtrot house." Imagine two separate log cabins. These cabins are joined together by a covered, open hallway in the middle. All of this is under one big roof. Wynnewood is a very large version of this design.
Other Buildings at Wynnewood
Connected to the main building by a covered porch are two kitchens. There are also other separate buildings made of cedar logs. These include a smokehouse, an office, and a garage from the 1900s.
A Look Back at Wynnewood's History
The main building at Wynnewood was built in 1828. Three men, A. R. Wynne, William Cage, and Stephen Roberts, worked together to build it.
A Busy Stagecoach Inn
Wynnewood first opened as a stagecoach inn. This was a place where travelers could stop and rest. People traveling between big cities like Nashville and Knoxville would stay here. Many also came to visit the nearby natural sulphur springs, which were thought to have healing waters.
The Wynne 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 of Tennessee bought Wynnewood. They wanted to preserve it as an important historic site for everyone to enjoy.
Rebuilding After a Storm
On February 5, 2008, a powerful tornado hit Wynnewood. It caused a lot of damage to the second floor, the roof, and many trees. It was a sad day for the historic site.
However, people worked hard to fix it! A huge restoration project began. It took four years and 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 officially reopened to the public on July 4, 2012. Now, even more of the property is open for visitors to explore than before the tornado!
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