The Neil House was originally built in 1837 in Trenton, TN. The antebellum plantation house was built in a Federal style with two large porches, 14-foot ceilings and 12-foot windows. The home played a role in the Civil War Battle of Trenton as citizens gathered on the roof to watch the battle unfold. Later, it became the home to Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice M.M. Neil. It was the centerpiece of the Trenton Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Trenton Historic District has multiple churches all bunched together and one of those congregations felt they needed more parking spaces. At the time, the home was not lived in, although it was in decent condition for the age. The church owned the property and decided to turn it into a parking lot. Preservationists were not happy.
Thankfully in this case there is a happy ending. The home was purchased by the Shaw family which owns Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store at Casey Jones Village in Jackson, TN. In 2010, the home was split in half and transported to Casey Jones Village. This photo was taken while the renovations were almost complete. Today, the home is restored and fitted with retro furniture under the name Providence House, and is available for events.
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