The Hermitage
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Sneakin Deacon
N 36° 12.888 W 086° 36.779
16S E 534786 N 4007842
Home of President Andrew Jackson
Waymark Code: WMHR6
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
Views: 25

The Hermitage plantation was the home of Andrew Jackson, 7th President of the United States. President Jackson owned the property from 1804 until his death in 1845. The original Hermitage mansion was a two story brick fuilding and was buil between 1819 and 1821. The structure was remodeled and the façade was added in 1931. The building that you see to day was completed in 1836. President Jackson, his wife Rachel and several members of the Jackson Family are buried in the garden adjacent to the mansion

The Hermitage is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years). Admission for adults is $12.00
Street address:
4580 Rachels Lane
Hermitage, TN United States
37076


County / Borough / Parish: Davidson County, Tennessee

Year listed: 1966

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Historic Residence of President Andrew Jackson

Periods of significance: 1800 - 1849

Historic function: Historic Dwelling

Current function: Museum

Privately owned?: yes

Season start / Season finish: From: 01/24/2009 To: 12/30/2012

Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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