River Side Farmhouse
River Side Farmhouse, Historic Queen Anne farmhouse in Shelbyville, United States.
The River Side Farmhouse features pointed roofs, ornamental details, and decorative wood elements characteristic of 1890s American residential construction.
Jacob Morton Shofner constructed this farmhouse in 1890 on land initially acquired by his grandfather John Shofner from North Carolina in 1815.
The property represents agricultural traditions of Tennessee, serving as the birthplace of Prentice Cooper, who became the state's 39th governor.
Located at 497 Shofner Road, the farmhouse occupies 4 acres of land and maintains its original architectural features from the late 19th century.
The Cooper family, including Congressman Jim Cooper and Nashville Mayor John Cooper, continues to own this National Register of Historic Places property.
Location: Bedford County
Inception: 1890
Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture
Address: 497 Shofner Road
GPS coordinates: 35.44944,-86.38139
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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