Childress-Ray House, Murfreesboro

Name: Childress-Ray House
Address: Murfreesboro, United States

#18 among attractions in Murfreesboro

Italianate architecture, Greek Revival architecture

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The Childress-Ray House is a historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. It was built in 1847. In 1874, it was purchased by John Childress, the brother of U.S. First Lady Sarah Childress Polk, brother-in-law of U.S. President James K. Polk, and the father-in-law of Tennessee Governor John C. Brown. Former First Lady Sarah Polk was a frequent visitor. ()

Coordinates: 35°50'51"N, 86°23'19"W

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Murfreesboro United States

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Childress-Ray House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rutherford County Courthouse, Bradley Academy Museum, First Presbyterian Church, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring.

~1120 ftSW
Tower
Rutherford County Courthouse, Murfreesboro
6 min walk • The Rutherford County Courthouse in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a Classical Revival building from 1859. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
0.4 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Bradley Academy Museum, Murfreesboro
10 min walk • Bradley Academy Museum is a historic school building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, that now serves as a museum and community center.
~370 ftSW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Murfreesboro
2 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic church at 210 N. Spring Street in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The congregation was founded on April 10, 1812. Its original building was used a hospital by both sides in the Civil War and was destroyed. It was replaced by a new building completed in 1867.
0.6 miS
Museum
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Murfreesboro
16 min walk • The Discovery Center is a children's museum, nature center and wetlands boardwalk near downtown Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Exhibits include themed exploration areas for town life, science, trains, cars, a fire engine and farmers market.
~930 ftN
Greek Revival architecture
Landsberger-Gerhardt House, Murfreesboro
5 min walk • The Landsberger-Gerhardt House, also known as the Fite-Anderson House, is a historic house in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. It was built in the Antebellum era for a merchant. It is listed on the National register of Historic Places.
~1380 ftS
Church
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Murfreesboro
7 min walk • The Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church at 224 S. Maney Avenue. It was built in 1889 and added to the National Register in 1995.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Oaklands Historic House Museum, Murfreesboro
16 min walk • Oaklands Mansion is an historic house museum located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Oaklands is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a local landmark known for its unique Italianate design.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Floyd Stadium, Murfreesboro
30 min walk • Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium is a stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders. It also serves as the stadium for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic...
1.1 miE
Auditorium, Arenas and stadiums, Universities and schools
Murphy Center, Murfreesboro
29 min walk • Charles M. Murphy Athletic Center is the name of the main athletic department building at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The building opened December 11, 1972, and is named in honor of former athletics director Charles M.
1.3 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Reese Smith Jr. Field, Murfreesboro
33 min walk • Reese Smith Jr. Field is a baseball venue located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. It is home to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders baseball team, a member of the Division I Conference USA. The park was built in 1979 and has a capacity of 2,600 people. It was renovated in 1989.

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Which popular attractions are close to Childress-Ray House?

Nearby attractions include First Presbyterian Church, Murfreesboro (2 min walk), Landsberger-Gerhardt House, Murfreesboro (5 min walk), Rutherford County Courthouse, Murfreesboro (6 min walk), Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, Murfreesboro (7 min walk).