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Lucerne (Brownsville, Tennessee)

Coordinates: 35°20′48″N 89°20′30″W / 35.34667°N 89.34167°W / 35.34667; -89.34167 (Lucerne)
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Lucerne
Exterior of Lucerne, Brownsville, Tennessee
Lucerne (Brownsville, Tennessee) is located in Tennessee
Lucerne (Brownsville, Tennessee)
Lucerne (Brownsville, Tennessee) is located in the United States
Lucerne (Brownsville, Tennessee)
Nearest cityBrownsville, Tennessee
Coordinates35°20′48″N 89°20′30″W / 35.34667°N 89.34167°W / 35.34667; -89.34167 (Lucerne)
Area3.7 acres (1.5 ha)
Built1855 (1855)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.77001269[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 23, 1977

Lucerne, also known as Catron Place, is a historic house on a former plantation in Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1855 by slaves for Peter Mosby.[2] It became known as Catron Place in 1904, when it was acquired by the Catron family.[2]

The house was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 23, 1977.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lucerne". National Park Service. Retrieved May 11, 2018. With accompanying pictures