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Historic house in Tennessee, United States United States historic place
Kincaid-Ausmus House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Kincaid-Ausmus House is located in TennesseeKincaid-Ausmus HouseShow map of TennesseeKincaid-Ausmus House is located in the United StatesKincaid-Ausmus HouseShow map of the United States
Nearest citySpeedwell, Tennessee
Coordinates36°29′44″N 83°48′15″W / 36.49556°N 83.80417°W / 36.49556; -83.80417
Area9 acres (3.6 ha)
Built1851 (1851)
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.75001737
Added to NRHPJune 18, 1975

The Kincaid-Ausmus House is a historic mansion in Speedwell, Tennessee, U.S..

History

The house was built in 1851 for John Kincaid III. The Kincaids owned slaves, and the house was built with slave labor. During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, John Kincaid III served as a captain in the Confederate States Army; he later fled to St. Louis, Missouri.

The house was later acquired by Jordan Longmire, and became known as Longmire Place. Subsequent owners included William Ausmus and his son Frank, followed by the Welch family.

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Federal architectural style. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 18, 1975.

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Kincaid-Ausmus House". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  3. "Kincaid-Ausmus House". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
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