Wheatlands, human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
Wheatlands is a three-story brick house built around 1825 in Greek Revival style, sitting on seven acres near Sevierville. The property includes outbuildings such as a smokehouse and summer kitchen, along with distinctive features like a coffin door in the main house.
Timothy Chandler, a Revolutionary War veteran, established the farm in 1791, which his son John later expanded into one of the region's largest. During the Civil War, Union troops used the property as a winter camp and prison.
The name Wheatlands reflects the wheat cultivation that once defined this farm. The building and grounds show how families lived and worked here, with visible traces of agricultural labor and daily life from centuries past.
The property is now open for guided tours and events, with guides available to share stories about the house and family history. Visitors should contact ahead to arrange tours and learn about available visiting times.
The main house features an unusual coffin door that allowed bodies to be moved without disturbing living spaces. In the basement sits a large geode crystal, a rare stone formation discovered during restoration work.
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