White County Approved Sparta Rock House Land Sale
The White County Commission approved selling 20 acres of land to the state Monday night surrounding the historic Rock House. County Commissioners bought the land at the request of state officials, who want to maintain the area around the former stagecoach shop. State officials were worried the owner would sell the land before the state […]
County Commissioners Rock House Land Sale Fails Again
White County Commissioners failed to pass a resolution Monday that would have sold a 20 acre plot of surplus land to the state. Chairman Derrick Hutchings said the county bought the access land for $200,000 to sell to the state at the same price. It was a request of the state. Commissioner Chris Brewington dissented, […]
White County Fails To Sell Rock House Property To State
White County Commissioners failed to pass a resolution to sell an estimated 20-acre property that surrounds the Rock House State Historic Site. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county purchased the property a year ago. The plan was to sell it to the state for the estimated $240,000 the county paid. Though the vote […]
White County Purchases Rock House Land For State
The White County Commission approved the purchase of 20 acres surrounding the historic Rock House Monday night. Commissioners heard a presentation from the Tennessee Historical Commission explaining the importance of preserving the Rock House site and its surrounding area. Historic Sites Program Director Dan Brown said the area is valuable for its place in both […]
