Rucker-Mason Farm
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Nearest cityPorterfield, Tennessee
Area314 acres (127 ha)
Built1800
ArchitecturalstyleFederal, Greek Revival
Rucker--Mason Farm | |
| Nearest city | Porterfield, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Area | 314 acres (127 ha) |
| Built | 1800 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Greek Revival |
| MPS | Historic Family Farms in Middle Tennessee MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 06001234[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 9, 2007 |
The Rucker-Mason Farm is a historic farmhouse in Cannon County, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built circa 1800 for Gideon Rucker.[2] It was acquired by his brother, Bennett Rucker, in 1817.[2] By 1840, he owned 14 slaves.[2] The farm remained in the Rucker family until 1902.[2]
The house was first designed in the Federal architectural style circa 1800.[2] A Greek Revival portico was built circa 1840.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 9, 2007.[3]
