White House in Robertson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

White House Stage Coach Inn

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2020

1. White House Stage Coach Inn Marker

Inscription. Richard S. Wilks acquired this site in 1828 and built a large two-story home. In 1838 the Indian trail in front of the house became the main stagecoach route between Nashville and Louisville. The two-story house, painted white, became a favorite travelers' stop for food and lodging. It was designated by travelers and stagecoach drivers as “The White House Inn.” The inn gave its name to the town of White House, which was registered as such by the U. S. Post Office in 1835.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3C 72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 36° 28.141′ N, 86° 39.179′ W. Marker is in White House, Tennessee, in Robertson County. It is on U.S. 31W north of College Street (State Route 76), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White House TN 37188, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee,

in the Highland Rim,

and in Greater Nashville.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: White House and Tyree Springs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tyree Springs (approx. 2.4 miles away); New Hope Baptist Church (approx. 4.4 miles away); Station Camp Baptist Church (approx. 5.8 miles away); In Memory of Revolutionary War Soldier Thomas Cotton (approx. 6½ miles away); Bridal House (approx. 6½ miles away); Thomas Kilgore (approx. 6.6 miles away); Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church (approx. 7 miles away).

Also see . . . About the City of White House, Tennessee. City website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2020

2. White House Stage Coach Inn Marker

Replica of the White House Inn image. Click for full size.

Courtesy White House Public Library

3. Replica of the White House Inn

The original inn was demolished in 1951. This replica, built in 1986 and located 2 miles south of the original on U.S. 31W, now houses a museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,944 times since then and 203 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.