Hermitage in Donelson in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Horse Barn, c. 1890s
[Clover Bottom Farm]
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020
1. Horse Barn, c. 1890s Marker
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Horse Barn, c. 1890s. [Clover Bottom Farm]. This is one of the few surviving late 19th-century horse barns in Davidson County. Architectural historians refer to the style of the building as a transverse crib barn, or a central aisle barn. The structure was erected by 1898, most likely when Clover Bottom was owned by Andrew (1854-1909) and Anna Gay Price (1855-1939). The Prices purchased the farm in 1886, and the barn reflects the era when Clover Bottom Farm became well known regionally for its thoroughbred horses and livestock. From 1889 to 1897, Mr. Price served in the U.S. House of Representatives from the 3rd Congressional District of Louisiana., The Prices first used Clover Bottom as their summer home, but later spent more time here as the years passed and as Mr. Price's health declined. John W. Thomas, who served as President of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition at Centennial Park in 1897, worked for the Prices and oversaw the horse breeding operations here during this period. In the 20th century, the barn had some of its horse stalls converted for milking stalls when the farm housed a dairy operation.
This is one of the few surviving late 19th-century horse barns in Davidson County.
Architectural historians refer to the style of the building as a transverse crib barn, or a central aisle barn. The structure was erected by 1898, most likely when Clover Bottom was owned by Andrew (1854-1909) and Anna Gay Price (1855-1939). The
Prices purchased the farm in 1886, and the barn reflects the era when Clover Bottom Farm became well known regionally for its thoroughbred horses and livestock. From 1889 to 1897, Mr. Price served in the U.S. House of Representatives from the 3rd Congressional District of Louisiana.
The Prices first used Clover Bottom as their summer home, but later spent more time here as the years passed and as Mr. Price's health declined. John W. Thomas, who served as President of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition at Centennial Park in 1897, worked for the Prices and oversaw the horse breeding operations here during this period. In the 20th century, the barn had some of its horse stalls converted for milking stalls when the farm housed a dairy operation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 36° 10.198′ N, 86° 38.887′ W. Marker is in Donelson, Tennessee,
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in Davidson County. It is in Hermitage. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lebanon Pike (U.S. 70) and Rivercrest Pass, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on grounds of Clover Bottom Mansion, behind and to the east of 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.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020
2. Horse Barn, c. 1890s Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 29, 2020
3. Clover Bottom Farm Horse Barn
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 215 times since then and 17 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.
