Earnest Farms Historic District
Earnest Farms Historic District, Agricultural historic district near Chuckey, Tennessee
The Earnest Farms Historic District includes four distinct farms spanning 900 acres with Federal, Bungalow, and Italianate architectural elements throughout the properties.
Henry Earnest established the first farm in 1782, constructing the Earnest Fort House using limestone blocks and logs, marking the beginning of agricultural development in Greene County.
The Ebenezer Methodist Church, established in 1795 through land donated by Henry Earnest, stands as Tennessee's oldest Methodist congregation within the district.
The Tennessee State Route 351 intersects through Elmwood Farm, providing direct access to the historic structures and agricultural landscapes within the district.
Elmwood Farm maintains its status as one of Tennessee's oldest continuously operating farms, with cultivation records dating back to 1777.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: 1782
GPS coordinates: 36.19833,-82.68083
Latest update: April 2, 2025 05:01
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