Rock Castle (Hendersonville, Tennessee)
Rock Castle, located in Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee, is the former home of Daniel Smith. Construction began in 1784; its completion was delayed by Indian attacks until 1791. It is listed with the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public. It is a Tennessee State-Owned Historic Site and is operated by the Friends of Rock Castle in partnership with the Tennessee Historical Commission.
Read more about Rock Castle (Hendersonville, Tennessee): Daniel Smith, Sarah Michie Smith, Polly Smith Donelson, Sarah Berry, Slaves, Mansion and Grounds, Family Cemetery, Museum
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