Spring Hill in Maury County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Ritter-Morton Cottage
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022
1. Ritter-Morton Cottage Marker
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Tennessee
Historical Commission
Ritter-Morton
Cottage
of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 35° 45.04′ N, 86° 55.748′ W. Marker is in Spring Hill, Tennessee, in Maury County. It is at the intersection of McLemore Avenue and School Street, on the right when traveling east on McLemore Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 McLemore Ave, Spring Hill TN 37174, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Middle Tennessee 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 walking distance of this marker: Ewell Farm (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spring Hill, Tennessee ~ November 29, 1864 (about 400 feet away); The Town of Spring Hill, Tennessee (about 400 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); William Banks Caperton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spring Hill Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin Cheairs Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nashville and Decatur Railroad (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spring Hill.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Branham and Hughes Military Academy (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Ritter-Morton Cottage.
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The house was built in 1878-1879 for Peter and Elizabeth R. Ritter. Three succeeding owners' names appear on the early deed records. The Ritter family conveyed the property to John C. Witt on March 1, 1886. The property was conveyed to W. H. Witt, October 20, 1896, and it was sold to A. P. Odil in January 1899. It has been called the "kissing house" by residents of Spring Hill who recall the story about Miss Odil who was awarded a court settlement for a breach of engagement against Mr. Hugh Brown who married another.
Also see . . .
1. 412 McLemore Ave. Spring Hill, TN. Video tour of the house when it was on the market in 2013. (Home Pix Media, uploaded April 28, 2013) (Submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The Kissing House | Spring Hill | Tennessee. Details and photographs of the house's architecture and history, with a link to records from the 1898 court case behind the house's name. (The Kissing House) (Submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022
2. Ritter-Morton Cottage Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
