Monthaven

Monthaven
U.S. National Register of Historic Places

Location	1154 W. Main St.
Nearest city	Hendersonville, Tennessee
Coordinates	36°18′38.4″N 86°39′45.2″W / 36.310667°N 86.662556°W / 36.310667; -86.662556Coordinates: 36°18′38.4″N 86°39′45.2″W / 36.310667°N 86.662556°W / 36.310667; -86.662556
Built	1860
Architectural style	Greek Revival, Late Victorian
NRHP Reference #	82004061
Added to NRHP	1982

Monthaven, also known as the Leonard B. Fite House, is a historic home in Hendersonville, Tennessee and is on the National Historic Register. It was built around 1860, and was used as a field hospital during the American Civil War.^[1] A few skirmishes occurred on the property as well. The historic building is now home to galleries and offices of the Hendersonville Arts Council.^[1]

During its time, Monthaven was considered a neighbor to Rock Castle and The Hermitage, both miles away.

A full view of the Monthaven property

References

"Tennessee - Sumner County." National Register of Historic Places. 21 March 2008.

1 2 Sumner County Tourism: Monthaven

External links

Hendersonville Arts Council

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