Montpier, Franklin

Name: Montpier
Address: Franklin, United States

#47 among attractions in Franklin

Greek Revival architecture

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Montpier, also known as Nicholas Perkins House, is a two-and-a-half-story brick house built on a stone foundation during 1821–22. It has a gable roof with twin brick chimneys at each gable end. It was built with slave labor. Its original style was Federal, but its facade was modified in the 1859s by addition of a Greek Revival two-tiered portico and a doorway with side lights, corner lights and transom. ()

Built: 1821 (203 years ago)Coordinates: 35°58'59"N, 86°56'1"W

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Montpier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge, Franklin Antique Mall, Nashville Tennessee Temple, Owl's Hill Nature Center.

3.3 miW
Bridge
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge, Franklin
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35°55'24"N • 86°51'55"W
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Church, Temple
Nashville Tennessee Temple, Franklin
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Park
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4.8 miSE
Cemetery
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0.9 miN
Bridge
Old Town Bridge, Franklin
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35°55'57"N • 86°51'36"W
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Cemetery
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Greek Revival architecture
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3.1 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
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