Montpier, Franklin

Name: Montpier
Address: Franklin, United States

#47 among attractions in Franklin

Greek Revival architecture

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

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

Address

Franklin United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Franklin

Day trips

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
85 min walk • The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge is a concrete double arch bridge located in Williamson County, Tennessee, 8.7 mi from the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
5.6 miSE
35°55'24"N • 86°51'55"W
Franklin Antique Mall, Franklin
144 min walk • Shopping, Flea market, Antiques
4.7 miSE
Church, Temple
Nashville Tennessee Temple, Franklin
121 min walk • The Nashville Tennessee Temple is the 84th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, approximately 20 miles southwest of central Nashville.
4.4 miNE
Park
Owl's Hill Nature Center, Brentwood
114 min walk • The Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary is a 300-acre wildlife sanctuary in northwestern Williamson County, Tennessee.
4.8 miSE
Cemetery
Toussaint L'Ouverture County Cemetery, Franklin
123 min walk • The Toussaint L'Ouverture County Cemetery is an historical African-American cemetery located in Franklin, Tennessee. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It is named for Toussaint Louverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Old Town Bridge, Franklin
23 min walk • The Old Town Bridge in Franklin, Tennessee was a "frame bridge across Brown Creek near its junction with the Big Harpeth River." It was built by U.S. soldiers in 1801. It carried the Harpeth River branch of the Natchez Trace over Brown's Creek. The bridge was rebuilt several times subsequently, but was dismantled some time before 1988.
5.4 miSE
35°55'57"N • 86°51'36"W
Boiler Room Theatre, Franklin
138 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
5.5 miSE
35°55'27"N • 86°52'0"W
Gallery 202, Franklin
141 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
4.4 miSW
Cemetery
William Boyd House, Franklin
113 min walk • The William Boyd House, also known as All Bright Hill, is a c. 1800 double-pen house in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The W.A. Boyd farm was one of the largest farms or plantations in Williamson County both before and after the American Civil War.
4.6 miSW
Greek Revival architecture
Henry P. Gray House, Franklin
117 min walk • The Henry P. Gray House is a building in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, dating from c.1845. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It shows Greek Revival and Central passage plan architecture.
3.1 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
William Leaton House, Franklin
81 min walk • The William Leaton House is a property in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, that dates from c.1802 and that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It has also been known as Grassland. It includes Central passage plan and other architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Montpier?

Nearby attractions include Thomas Brown House, Franklin (19 min walk), Old Town Bridge, Franklin (23 min walk).