Historic Homes in Williamson County

Hamilton Hall 1799

Elijah Hamilton, an early Nashville resident, built Hamilton Hall on a 320-acre tract along the West Harpeth River in the late 18th century. After his death in 1825, legal disputes led to the home’s auction in 1838. Thomas Moore purchased the property, followed by Alexander Brown in 1845. Brown expanded the home to accommodate his growing family, while his wife, Charlotte Claud, designed gardens and an orchard. Today, Hamilton Hall is recognized as one of Williamson County’s best-restored 18th-century homes, noted for its historical significance and preservation.

Homestead Manor 1819

Francis Giddens and his family moved to Williamson County in 1800, determined to build a home in the grand tradition to which they were accustomed back in Virginia. Settling on a Revolutionary War land grant near present-day Thompson's Station, the Giddenses lived in a small log cabin during the land acquisition period and the ten years it took to physically complete the manor house, which, in 1819, was finally ready to be occupied. During the Battle of Thompson's Station on March 5, 1863, Homestead Manor found itself in the midst of the heated action between the Confederate forces of Generals Earl Van Dorn and Nathan Bedford Forrest, and Union commander Colonel John Coburn.

Clouston Hall 1821

Edward G. Clouston, a Scottish immigrant, began building Clouston Hall on Franklin's Second Avenue South before 1820, hiring Joseph Reiff, who later became known for designing Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage in Nashville. The house shares striking similarities with Fountain Branch Carter’s home, suggesting Reiff may have designed both. Clouston sold the house around 1840, and it passed through various owners, including Oscar Reams and Dr. Dan Cliffe’s family. In the late 20th century, modernist artist Bunn Gray owned the residence. After restoration, Clouston Hall now serves as an art gallery.

Wyatt Hall approx. 1800

Wyatt Hall, likely built around 1800, sits along Franklin Pike, originally part of a land grant to Major Anthony Sharpe. It changed hands several times, including ownership by prominent figures like William Hardeman and Bishop Joshua Soule. The home is a fine example of Georgian/Federal architecture, with distinctive features such as being only one room deep and having higher ceilings on the second floor. In 1946, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Wyatt restored the property to its former glory. Wyatt Hall’s unique architecture makes it a significant example of early Tennessee craftsmanship.