Craighead–Jackson House
The Craighead–Jackson House is a historic two-story, brick house in Knoxville, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The home was constructed by John Craighead in 1818 across the street from the William Blount Mansion. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Craighead–Jackson House | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Craighead–Jackson House, viewed from the west | |
| Location | 1000 State St. Knoxville, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 35°57′40″N 83°54′51″W |
| Built | 1818 |
| Architect | John Craighead |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001801 |
| Added to NRHP | March 20, 1973 |
The Craighead family lived in the house until 1855, when it was sold to William Swan. Swan, who later was a member of the Confederate Congress, soon sold the house to George Jackson. The George Jackson family then lived in the home until around 1885. The state of Tennessee and the City of Knoxville purchased the property in 1957 and heavily modified it, before transferring it to the Blount Mansion Association in 1962.
From 1966 to the mid-1990s, the house served as the Blount Mansion visitors center and offices, until it was replaced in this function by a purpose-built visitors center. Subsequently, it was used as archival storage and for occasional special events. In September 2020, a $75,000 grant was obtained to allow for a restoration expected to take 12–18 months, with completion predicted in the fall of 2021.