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Rippavilla
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National Register of Historic Places

Rippavilla

Also known as Nathaniel Cheairs House; Meadowbrook

On the National Register since 199630 years
Listed 1996Spring Hill
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About Rippavilla

Rippavilla was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 19, 1996. It was among the first 9 of Spring Hill’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 4 acres.

What it isFormer plantation and plantation home in Tennessee, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Finding Rippavilla

US 31, approximately 1.5 miles south of jct. with Kedron Rd., in Spring Hill, TN

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

7 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

DHaynes Haven Stock FarmDistrict0.6 miBAbsalom Thompson HouseBuilding1.5 miBMartin Cheairs HouseBuilt 18511.7 miBSpring Hill Presbyterian ChurchBuilding1.7 miBSt. Mark United Primitive Baptist ChurchBuilding1.7 miBRitter-Morton House (Additional Documentation)Building1.9 miBGrace Episcopal Church (Additional Documentation)Building2 mi

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Questions about Rippavilla

Is Rippavilla on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 19, 1996 (Register number 96000773).

Is Rippavilla a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is James K. Polk House, 9.3 miles away.

Can you visit Rippavilla?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.