Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site

The 45-acre site contains eleven historic buildings, including an 1784 house, smokehouse, pigsty, loom house, still house, springhouse, log barn and corncrib.

Colonel John Tipton established this settlement in 1784, leading to a significant military confrontation known as the Battle of Franklin in 1788.

The property includes the preserved home of George Haynes, offering insights into the lives of enslaved individuals in Tennessee during the antebellum period.

The visitor center provides educational spaces, a research library, archives, and exhibits showcasing the regional heritage of Northeast Tennessee.

A limestone cave, natural spring, and buffalo trace remain on the grounds, demonstrating the geological and natural features that attracted early settlers.

Location: Tennessee

Architects: John Tipton

Website: http://tipton-haynes.org

GPS coordinates: 36.29361,-82.33500

Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:06