Leipers Fork Historic District

Leipers Fork Historic District is a historic area with numerous preserved buildings along Old Hillsboro Road, showing architectural styles ranging from Queen Anne to Craftsman designs. The buildings span different periods and create a village landscape defined by their rural character and varied structural details.

The area emerged from land grants to Revolutionary War veterans in the late 1700s, when Lieutenant Jesse Steed received 2,560 acres where Leiper's Fork now stands. This settlement pattern established the foundation for the village that developed over the following centuries.

The area preserves its rural character through art galleries, antique shops, and music venues that showcase Tennessee's artistic traditions. Visitors encounter a living local art scene where galleries and shops display work from regional artists and craftspeople.

The district sits near mile marker 428 of the Natchez Trace Parkway and offers restaurants, shops, and galleries within walking distance of each other. Its proximity to the Parkway makes it easy to visit as part of exploring the wider region.

The post office, established in 1818, operated for about 100 years and took its name from the creek flowing through the village. This naming connects the site's natural geography with its human settlement history.

Location: Williamson County

GPS coordinates: 35.89611,-86.99917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20