Haynes House (Decherd, Tennessee)

The Haynes House is a historic house in Decherd, Tennessee, U.S..

Haynes House
Haynes House (Decherd, Tennessee) is located in Tennessee
Haynes House (Decherd, Tennessee)
Haynes House (Decherd, Tennessee) is located in the United States
Haynes House (Decherd, Tennessee)
Location519 Spring Street, Decherd, Tennessee
Coordinates35°12′44″N 86°04′16″W
Area4.9 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1912 (1912)
Built byJonathan Haynes Jr.
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman, American Foursquare
NRHP reference No.05000359[1]
Added to NRHPApril 28, 2005

History

The house was built in 1912 for Jonathan L. Haynes Jr, a merchant.[2] It was built on the site of a former house-turned-school, Terrill College later known as Franklin County High School.[2] Haynes was a co-founder and director of the Citizens Bank and Trust Company, and a vice president of the First National Bank of Franklin County.[2] His son, Walter M. Haynes, also known as Pete Haynes, served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Tennessee Senate.[2] The house remained in the Haynes family until 2001.[2]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the American Foursquare architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 28, 2005.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Haynes House". National Park Service. Retrieved May 23, 2018. With accompanying pictures


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