National Historic Landmark-Rattle and Snap

National Historical Landmark-Rattle and Snap

This large, L-shaped brick residence was built in the Greek Revival style by a cousin of President Polk. Its main facade, with a two story Corinthian portico, gives the house distinction.

George Polk won the land in ...

National Historic Landmark-James K. Polk House

National Historical Landmark- James K Polk House

Constructed in 1816, this two story brick house was the home of James Knox Polk (1795-1849), 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), who lived here for several years during his youth.

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National Historic Landmark-Old First Presbyterian Church

National Historical Landmark- Old First Presbyterian Church

The Old First Presbyterian Church was designed very late in William Strickland's career while he was engaged on the construction of the Tennessee State Capitol.

Having started his architectural career as an apprentice to ...

National Historic Landmark-George Peabody College for Teachers

National Historical Landmark- George Peabody College for Teachers

The University of Nashville was the first college to receive aid from the Peabody Fund, which had been established in 1867 by philanthropist George Peabody to help rebuild the South's educational system. ...

National Historic Landmark-Fort Pillow

National Historical Landmark- Fort Pillow

Constructed by Confederate engineers, the fort was occupied by Union troops in June 1862 and recaptured in April 1864 by Confederate forces under Maj. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest.

Among the approximately 570 Union soldiers were 262 ...

National Historic Landmark- Texas State Capital

National Historic Landmark-Texas State Capital

Completed in 1887, this structure represents the high water mark in the career of architect Elijah E. Myers (1832-1909), often described the greatest capitol-builder of the Gilded Age.

It is one of the largest capitol structures ...

National Historic Landmark-Spanish Governor's Palace

Located at 105 Military Plaza in downtown San Antonio, the Spanish Governor’s Palace is a National Historic Landmark. It represents the Spanish colonial architecture that characterized San Antonio in the 18^th century. This structure was constructed in 1749.

Originally established ...

National Historic Landmark-Resaca De La Palma Battlefield

National Historic Landmark- Resaca De La Palma Battlefield

In the early hours of May 9, 1846, after the battle of Palo Alto, Mexican forces under Maj. Gen. Mariano Arista retreated to Resaca de la Palma; Brig. Gen. Zachary Taylor and his ...

National Historic Landmark- Randolph Field Historic District

National Historic Landmark- Randolph Field Historic District

Randolph Field, Texas, played an exceptional role in the development of the air arm of the United States Army, which eventually achieved its independence as the United States Air Force in September 1947.

It was ...

National Historic Landmark-Presidio La Bahia

National Historic Landmark- Presidio Nuestra Senora De Loreto De La Bahia

Constructed in 1749, this is perhaps the finest example in the country of a Spanish presidio.

Spanish soldiers were garrisoned here to protect nearby missions; this post later played an important ...