Glen Echo
Also known as Harpeth Hall
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Glen Echo
Glen Echo was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 7, 1976. It was among the first 10 of Franklin’s 57 listings. The Register lists it for its art, law, politics and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 14 acres.
What it isHistoric site in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
North of Franklin off U.S. 31 on Spencer Creek Rd., in Franklin, TN · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
18 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Glen Echo
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Glen Echo
Is Glen Echo on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1976 (Register number 76001808).
Is Glen Echo a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7, 1.8 miles away.
Can you visit Glen Echo?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.