Pulaski in Giles County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Governor John C. Brown House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020
1. Governor John C. Brown House Marker
Inscription.
Governor John C. Brown House. . Built between 1853 and 1860 by Dr. William Batte, this house is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture. As the home of Dr. Elihu Edmondson, it was occupied by Union troops during the Civil War. The house was owned by John C. Brown after his term as Governor of Tennessee. In 1927, the residence was sold to Dr. and Mrs. James Knox Polk Blackburn, who modernized the dwelling known as “Colonial Hall.” Martin Methodist College purchased the house in 1994. Two years later it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Built between 1853 and 1860 by Dr. William Batte, this house is a significant example of Greek Revival architecture. As the home of Dr. Elihu Edmondson, it was occupied by Union troops during the Civil War. The house was owned by John C. Brown after his term as Governor of Tennessee. In 1927, the residence was sold to Dr. and Mrs. James Knox Polk Blackburn, who modernized the dwelling known as “Colonial Hall.” Martin Methodist College purchased the house in 1994. Two years later it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3F 44.)
Location. 35° 12.001′ N, 87° 2.032′ W. Marker is in Pulaski, Tennessee, in Giles County. Marker is on West Madison Street west of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 West Madison Street, Pulaski TN 38478, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of Colonial Hall (here, next to this marker);
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 6, 2020
2. Governor John C. Brown House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 9, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
