Built 1854 Opened 1854 Added to NRHP 8 July 1970 | NRHP Reference # 70000614 Area 4 ha | |
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Location 306 W. 6th St., Columbia, Tennessee Architectural style Greek Revival architecture | ||
The Mayes-Hutton House is a historic house in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA.
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History
The house was built in 1854 for Samuel Mayes, who sold his slaves as he believed slavery would come to an end, and re-invested his money in this house.
Architecture
The original portion of the house has a large 54 foot by 58 foot section with an 18 by 18 foot attached wing on the west of the back side. The brown brick house sits on a stucco-covered limestone foundation. The front of the house, probably heavily modified in the 1870s, includes four fluted Corinthian columns supporting a pediment, and a parapet, presenting a massive front facade. The interior is less ostentatious. but well designed, with a central hall that continues through the house, a free-standing stair, and balcony.
Heritage significance
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural qualities on July 8, 1970.