Woodlawn Plantation
Woodlawn Plantation carries a deep mystique when mentioned in West TN. This beautiful plantation home has greeted generations of travelers who have admired this stately property from Hwy 57. A prominent resident of La Grange, captured it best when he stated Woodlawn, probably because of the setting, is the house that most people remember when they pass through here
There is no doubt that the original builder, Major Charles Michie, chose the home site because of its prominence and its commanding view. Major Michie was a veteran of the War of 1812 and acquired the property in 1827 as part of a thousand-acre tract purchased from the trustees of the University of North Carolina. Major Michie then personally oversaw the construction of the main house which was built in 1828. The true grandeur of the home can only be experienced when you take in the picturesque setting from the front porch. ...
There is no doubt that the original builder, Major Charles Michie, chose the home site because of its prominence and its commanding view. Major Michie was a veteran of the War of 1812 and acquired the property in 1827 as part of a thousand-acre tract purchased from the trustees of the University of North Carolina. Major Michie then personally oversaw the construction of the main house which was built in 1828. The true grandeur of the home can only be experienced when you take in the picturesque setting from the front porch. The enormous Greek Revival style columns accent the sweeping views of an expansive pasture. As you walk around the grounds, you get a deep stirring that history was made here and indeed it was Countless stories could be told about families that have called Woodlawn home and the noteworthy events that have occurred on the property. Woodlawn was utilized as a military headquarters and hospital during the Civil War and was occupied by both sides at times. There were likely hundreds, if not thousands, of troops camped on the grounds of Woodlawn. Notably, General Sherman was headquartered in the home for a time.
Over the years, Woodlawn has functioned in many ways including: a full-time residence, a working plantation, a military headquarters and hospital, a thoroughbred horse breeding/training facility and an exclusive recreational property.
The future for Woodlawn has yet to be charted, yet there are so many great possibilities for this historic property. See the list below for some of the concepts being considered today:
-Exclusive Family Retreat
-Corporate Retreat Center
-Conservation Easement & Historic Preservation Candidate
-Equestrian Center for English Hunter Jumper Events
-Wedding Venue with Upscale Bed & Breakfast
-Resort Property with Trail Riding, Ghost River Canoeing, Hiking, Sporting Clays, Upland Bird Hunting Preserve, Spa, etc.
-Civil War and Antebellum Period Interpretive Center
-Resort catering to field trialers competing in the National and Amateur events held locally each year
Property Statistics:
-4Br/5Ba Antebellum Mansion
-3Br/2Ba Historic Guest Cottage
-Wine Cellar, Game Room, and Man Cave
-140+/- Acres consisting of cropland, pasture & timber
-Majestic home with expansive views and diverse landscape
-18-stall horse barn with 70+/- acres of open land suitable for pasture
-Equipment Barn and Historic Mule Barn
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From Memphis take Hwy 57 to La Grange, TN. Stay on Hwy 57 past the Main Street Intersection and go approximately 1 miles and the property will be on your left. You can't miss this stately Mansion!
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