Hermitage in Donelson in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Chicken House, c. 1920s

[Clover Bottom Farm]

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

1. Chicken House, c. 1920s Marker

Inscription. The chicken coop may date to the Stanford family's ownership of Clover Bottom. The Stanfords were the third and final private owners of the property. Arthur F. Stanford (1881-1939) and his brother bought Clover Bottom from Anna Gay Price in 1918 and divided the property. Arthur and his wife resided in Clover Bottom, while his brother's family built a home that stands about a mile to the north. Arthur's widow Merle Hutcheson Stanford Davis (1907-2011) sold the property to the State of Tennessee in 1948.

While the dimensions and several details vary, the design of this structure appears to be inspired by Sears Roebuck Chicken House Design C221, (pictured to the left) which appeared in its 1916 catalog. Clover Bottom Mansion was divided into apartments for Tennessee School for the Blind staff and their families in the 1950s, and according to former residents, the chicken coop continued to be used until as late as about 1980.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 36° 10.151′ N, 86° 38.942′ W. Marker is in Donelson, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Hermitage. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lebanon Pike (U.S. 70) and Rivercrest Pass

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, on the right when traveling east. Marker located on grounds of Clover Bottom Mansion, behind the main house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3021 Lebanon Pike, Nashville TN 37214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Slave Cabins, c. 1858 (here, next to this marker); Clover Bottom Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriage House, c. 1850s (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horse Barn, c. 1890s (about 400 feet away); Clover Bottom Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stone Hall / Eversong (approx. 1.6 miles away); Buchanan Log House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Two Rivers Mansion (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donelson.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

2. Chicken House, c. 1920s Marker

Clover Bottom Mansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020

3. Clover Bottom Mansion

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.