National Register of Historic Places

Rattle and Snap

Rattle and Snap is a historic place in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000825.

Columbia, Maury County, TennesseeListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71000825★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Rattle and Snap?

Rattle and Snap is a plantation estate at 1522 North Main Street in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. The centerpiece of the estate is a mid-1840s mansion that is one of grandest expressions of the Greek Revival in Tennessee. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its architecture, and for its association with the Polk family, once one of eastern Tennessee's largest landowners. The house is privately owned, but may be viewed by appointment.

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Listing details

Name
Rattle and Snap
City
Columbia
County
Maury County
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000825
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.56246, -87.15501
When was Rattle and Snap listed on the National Register?

Rattle and Snap was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Rattle and Snap located?

Rattle and Snap is located in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee at approximately 35.56246, -87.15501. See the map above.

Is Rattle and Snap a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rattle and Snap is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.