The Wynnewood State Historic Site, Home Of The State's Largest Log Cabin, Is Hiding Right Outside Nashville
By Meghan Kraft|Published February 23, 2021
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Nashville, Tennessee, has its fair share of history, from the famed Grand Ole Opry to the historic bars that stud the downtown Broadway area. You’ll find historic homes tucked away in the hills and country music history all over town, but it’s in nearby Sumner County that you’ll find the largest surviving log structure in the state of Tennessee. If you live in Nashville, a trip to Wynnewood State Historic Site is bound to leave you in awe. Learn more about this historic gem below!
Also known as Castalian Springs, the quietly beautiful Wynnewood State Historic Site is considered to be the largest log structure built in the state of Tennessee. It's located on expansive, lush grounds in the city of Castalian Springs.
The home was erected in 1828. It has a long, ghostly history - ghosts seem to infiltrate even the quietest places in the south - and the home has served as a private home and a mineral springs resort.
There are guided house tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursdays and Sundays, and the museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the same days. It is closed from Monday to Wednesday. The Wynnewood State Historic Site is open seasonally from April to October.
The guided house tours are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, and currently only allow six people on each tour. Keep in mind, however, that the Wynnewood State Historic Site boasts three incredible sites: Cragfont, Wynnewood, and Hawthorn Hill.
Cragfont refers to another home in the vicinity, once owned by Middle Tennessee pioneer General James Winchester. He is also famed for his involvement in the Revolutionary War. You'll find as you wander the hallowed, historic spaces, that history abounds. From the stories the tour guide tells their rapt audiences to the faces captured in frames on the walls.
The Wynnewood State Historic Site is great for folks who are looking to learn more about Tennessee history, folks who are looking to immerse themselves in a world that has long since passed. The Wynne family built a grand home, at two-stories tall and 142-feet long, and it is a neat thing to see how their reputation has been physically passed on.
Have you heard of the Wynnewood State Historic Site? Will you be wandering its grounds anytime soon? Leave your tips and tricks for a great visit in the comments below!
There’s nothing better than experiencing local history first hand, and a visit to Wynnewood State Historic Site is no different. Locals rave about this neat step back in time, and we have a feeling this is a living museum you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your own trip to the Wynnewood State Historic Site with a visit to its official website or Facebook page.
You can find out more interesting facts about Nashville’s history with a visit to the eerie Bell family farm.
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