Spring Hill in Maury County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Rippavilla Plantation

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 23, 2014

1. Rippavilla Plantation Marker

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In 1811, the Cheairs family settled at this site. Nathaniel and Susan McKissack Cheairs began construction of this home, Rippavilla, in 1851. Cheairs raised two companies for the Confederate Army in 1861. In February of 1862, Maj. Cheairs carried Gen. Grant's "unconditional surrender" demand to Gen. Buckner at Fort Donelson. Gen. Hood's command had a rancorous breakfast at Rippavilla the morning of the Battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864. The Saturn Corporation, the United Auto Workers, and the Maury County Government restored the home in 1997.

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1862.

Location. 35° 43.967′ N, 86° 57.285′ W. Marker is in Spring Hill, Tennessee, in Maury County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 31) and Northfield Lane, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5700 Main Street, Spring Hill TN 37174, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 23, 2014

2. Rippavilla Plantation Marker

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2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Schofield's Retreat (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Movements After Sunset (about 500 feet away); The Battle of Spring Hill (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The Battle of Spring Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of Spring Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Billy Direct (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hood's Command Post (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cleburne's Pursuit (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spring Hill.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, April 23, 2014

3. Rippavilla Plantation

Rippavilla Plantation Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 23, 2014

4. Rippavilla Plantation Residence

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.