Buchanan Log House

Through family ties, business dealings, and patronage, the legacy of the James Buchanan family extends to at least 15 other historic structures and sites throughout the area.

 

1779 - French Lick Stockade

Built to protect early settlers from wild animals and Indigenous raids, the stockade was one of several fortifications established in the area. Successive forts were built as conflict continued to threaten lives and destroy farms into the 1790s.

 

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1788 - Clover Bottom land

The original land was granted to and later sold to James Buchanan’s father, Archibald. The property was subsequently leased to Andrew Jackson for use as a horse-racing course.

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1790 – Old Blue Brick Residence, Stones River

Built by Archibald Buchanan, Old Blue Brick served as a mustering site for General Andrew Jackson’s Tennessee militia before the Battle of New Orleans.

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1787 – William Bowen House, Mansker’s Station

The Bowen and Buchanan families were closely connected as early settlers of the Nashville area.

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1800 – Lillie Buchanan Wills House, Stewart’s Ferry Pike

Lillie was the sister of James Buchanan and the daughter of Archibald and Agnes Buchanan. 

 

1802 – David Buchanan House at Two Rivers Mansion

Built by David Buchanan in 1802, this two-story, Federal-style brick house was the first residence on the property. It still stands behind the larger mansion, built in 1859.

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​​1813 – Trousdale Place, Sumner County

Like his great-grandson John Edward, the Buchanans maintained farms and conducted business in Gallatin.

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1816 - Hall-McCampbell House on Kent Road

James Buchanan’s granddaughter, Nancy Buchanan Steele, married Charles M. Hall, a widower who had built this house in 1805 for his first wife. Hall had been acquainted with James Buchanan since 1802.

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1816 – Mud Tavern Station
This early community developed around the crossroads of Elm Hill Pike and McGavock Pike, extending toward Briley Parkway. It included the tavern and inn, a small railroad depot, and a post office.

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1824 - Hermitage Church

Originally known as Ephesus Church, it later became associated with James Buchanan, who was ordained as an elder.

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1840 - James Jr. homeplace 

This site is well documented as "the Two Rivers Ford site" which is now the area where Lebanon Pike and Old Lebanon Pike meet Donelson Pike.

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1840 – Addison Buchanan Log House
This early, single-pen log home, built by James Buchanan’s son Addison, has been relocated to the original Buchanan homestead. Learn more about Addison and his home here.

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​1835 – The Hermitage
James Buchanan and Andrew Jackson shared a friendship and engaged in numerous business dealings over the years.

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