Paris in Henry County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
E.K. Jernigan House
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 17, 2025
1. E.K. Jernigan House Marker
1930
The National Register
of Historic Places
Tennessee
Historical Commission
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 36° 18.01′ N, 88° 19.387′ W. Marker is in Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County. It is at the intersection of Dunlap Street and Aden Street, on the right when traveling north on Dunlap Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Dunlap St, Paris TN 38242, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. 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: Corum Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. James D. Porter Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry County Courthouse / Henry County (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edwin Wiley Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry County Courthouse (approx. Ό mile away); James Davis Porter (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Regarding E.K. Jernigan House.
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This lot contained an earlier frame home which was owned by the Aden family for many years. In 1902, this house was purchased by Mrs. E.K. Jernigan and between 1907 and 1913 the existing frame house was razed and this two-story brick residence was constructed. The Jernigan family acquired their wealth through investments in the medical firm of Dr. E.W. Grove. When the house was completed it was a late example of the Second Empire style with a prominent mansard roof on both the main section and rear wing. The house was occupied during much of the 20th century by Mrs. Jernigan's daughters, Mary and Alice Jernigan. They sold the property in 1946 and it passed through several owners until its purchase by the present owners in 1974.
Also see . . .
1. E.K. Jernigan House. National Register nomination (PDF) and accompanying photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the property, which was listed in 1988 as part of a larger group. (via National Park Service) (Submitted on June 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. 207 Dunlap St. Paris, TN 38242. Welcome to the E. K. Jernigan House, one of the oldest and most unique homes in Paris, TN, standing proudly for over a century. Listed on the National
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 18, 2025
2. E.K. Jernigan House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 875 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
