Elisha Sharp House, Federal style residence in Ten Mile, Tennessee, US
Elisha Sharp House is a two-story brick residence in Ten Mile built with locally sourced materials and distinguished by walls two feet thick. The building stands north of Decatur near Old Ten Mile Road and retains many of its original features.
The residence was built in 1820 for Elisha Sharp, an officer in the East Tennessee Guard under Brigadier General John E. Wool. The structure dates to a period when the region was developing under military oversight.
The house shows craftsmanship methods from the early 1800s, with bricks fired in a home kiln using clay from nearby Hurricane Creek. This building approach reflects how residents worked with local resources and made their own materials.
Visiting requires a car to reach this rural site north of Decatur. Plan enough time to explore the exterior and surroundings, as the house itself may not always be accessible.
During renovations, workers discovered a hidden message from Moulton Wood dated 1898 inscribed within the walls. This finding suggests the building underwent changes and maintenance work over many generations.
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