Baker Peters House, Greek Revival house in Knoxville, US
The Baker Peters House is a two-story residence featuring a prominent front porch supported by tall columns in the Greek Revival style. The east side includes a covered carriage entrance that once served as a convenient drop-off point for visitors arriving by horse-drawn vehicles.
The house was built in 1840 by physician James Harvey Baker as a substantial family residence. It later became a site of violence during the Civil War era, marking a turning point in the lives of those connected to it.
The property stands as a testament to antebellum architecture and Civil War era social dynamics in eastern Tennessee during the nineteenth century.
Today the building serves multiple purposes with office spaces on the lower level and planned business use upstairs. Visitors should be aware that access and touring availability may vary depending on current business operations.
The house witnessed a tragic sequence of events when Dr. Baker's son Abner returned from war and killed William Hall, leading to his capture and execution.
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