Brownsville in Haywood County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Hutchison-Elcan-Lynn
1867
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. Hutchison-Elcan-Lynn Marker
of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 35° 35.732′ N, 89° 15.599′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Tennessee, in Haywood County. Marker is at the intersection of North Church AvenueEast and East College Street, on the right when traveling north on North Church AvenueEast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 N Church Ave, Brownsville TN 38012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zion Church (about 600 feet away); Gen. Jacob Jennings Brown (about 700 feet away); Temple Adas Israel (about 700 feet away); Elbert Williams (about 700 feet away); Felsenthal's (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lot Number 1 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Haywood County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
Regarding Hutchison-Elcan-Lynn. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The house was built in around 1868 for Joshua K. Hutchison (1839-1903) and his wife, Isabella Seymour Hutchison (1841-1909). Employing a part of their inheritance from the estate of Isabella's father, W.B.Seymour (1808-1866), the Hutchison's purchased a large suburban lot for $1,200.00 on the northern city limit of Brownsville.…
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The preservation of the qualities of the Hutchison House is due largely to the continuous ownership of the house by descendants of Joshua K. and Isabella Hutchison until 1986. Following the death of Hutchison in 1903, the house was maintained by his wife until her death in 1908. The residence was then inherited by Lena Hutchison Elcan (1869-1929) the second daughter of the four Hutchison children. Following her death, the property was inherited by May Belle Elcan (born 1905) who kept the family house until 1986.
Also see . . .
1. Joshua K. Hutchison House. Nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house's inclusion on the National Register. (National Park Service) (Submitted on March 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The Real Ghost Stories of Brownsville’s Most Haunted House. The ghost of an elderly woman wasn't the only surprise for Tommy and Bonnie Lynn when they bought the historic house: It also once had a twin next door, the result of a friendship forged during the Civil War. (Joe Sills, WNWS/WTBG Brownsville Radio, posted Nov. 2, 2014) (Submitted on March 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. Hutchison-Elcan-Lynn Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
3. Hutchison-Elcan-Lynn House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
