Paris in Henry County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Lasater-Morris House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 17, 2025

1. Lasater-Morris House Marker

Inscription.
The Lasater-Morris House

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.

Location. 36° 18.38′ N, 88° 19.506′ W. Marker is in Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County. It is at the intersection of North Poplar Street and Rison Street, on the right when traveling north on North Poplar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 N Poplar 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walsh-Stack House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aden-Irvine House (about 400 feet away); 612 North Poplar (about 500 feet away); Paris Henry County Heritage Center (about 600 feet away); John DeWitt Clinton Atkins (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Edward Jackson (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Wesley Crockett (approx. 0.2 miles away); Slave (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Regarding Lasater-Morris House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the North Poplar Historic District, which includes this property:

511 N. Poplar, Rufus Lasater House: Two and a half story, brick, Foursquare residence built in 1916. The hipped roof is of terra cotta tile. The main facade has a portico supported by Doric columns with a terra cotta tile gable roof. The front terrace and portico rest on a brick foundation with stepped brick piers at the corners. The main entrance has an original single-light frame and glass door with single-light sidelights. The windows are vertical 4/1 sash. The eaves are exposed with frame
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 18, 2025

2. Lasater-Morris House Marker
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Also see . . . North Poplar Historic District. National Register nomination (PDF) and accompanying photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district, 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.)

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 129 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.