National Register Listing

Blackburn, Ambrose, Farmstead

a.k.a. John Sharp House

Gordonsburg Rd., Gordonsburg, TN
Local significance of the building:
Politics/government; Architecture

Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.

Audiobooks about the history of Tennessee.
Tennessee was the site of the first commercial nuclear power plant in the United States. The Tennessee Valley Authority's Watts Bar Nuclear Plant began operating in 1996 and remains in operation today.
Tennessee random facts
Lewis County, Tennessee has a rich and fascinating history that can be traced back to the indigenous tribes who first inhabited the region. Prior to European settlement, the area was home to the Cherokee and Chickasaw tribes, who relied on the land's natural resources for their survival.

The first European settlers arrived in the late 18th century, attracted by the fertile soil and abundant wildlife. The county itself was named after Meriwether Lewis, the famous explorer of the Lewis and Clark expedition. In the early years, Lewis County was primarily an agricultural community, with farmers cultivating crops such as tobacco, corn, and cotton.

During the Civil War, Lewis County, like many other parts of Tennessee, was strategic to both Union and Confederate forces. The county saw its fair share of skirmishes and raids, often resulting in loss and suffering for local residents. Despite the hardships, the county played a crucial role in the Union victory, with many of its young men joining the Union Army.

In the 20th century, Lewis County experienced a significant shift towards industrialization, particularly with the establishment of the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company in the town of Lawrenceburg. The company brought jobs and economic growth to the county, providing employment opportunities for local residents. Today, Lewis County continues to thrive as a rural community with a strong emphasis on agriculture, while also exploring new avenues for economic development.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Lewis County, Tennessee.

  • 1811 - Lewis County is established as part of Tennessee.
  • 1836 - Hohenwald, the county seat, is founded.
  • 1855 - A railroad line is completed, connecting Hohenwald to other cities.
  • 1861-1865 - Lewis County residents serve in the American Civil War.
  • 1870 - Lewis County's first public school is established.
  • 1909 - Natchez Trace State Park is created in Lewis County.
  • 1928 - An electric power plant is built in Hohenwald.
  • 1956 - A tornado causes significant damage in the county.
  • 1998 - The Buffalo River is designated as a "State Scenic River."
  • 2005 - A new Lewis County High School building is completed.