State Wants More Land Around White County Rock House
The Tennessee Historical Commission has requested that the White County Commissioners purchase an additional ten acres of land adjacent to the Rock House. Commissioners approved the purchase of some 20 acres earlier this year. Tennessee Historic Commission Program Director Dan Brown told commissioners Monday night that the owner may develop a separate ten acres that […]
Preservationist Concerned About Future Of Rock House
A local preservationist and member of the Daughters of the American Revolution has concerns about the future of the White County Rock House. White County is in the process of purchasing land surrounding the building to secure it for the state. The state plans to renovate the facility, returning it, according state officials, to the […]
White County Buying Land To Preserve Historic Landmark
White County will consider purchasing land surrounding the Rock House and holding it for the state to help preserve the historic landmark. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said a parcel of some 100 acres was purchased by an investor looking to sell it quickly. He said after having the parcel surveyed, the owner learned that […]
