#WordlessWednesday: Historic Home #a2zchallenge
Another day to rise to the challenge of cranking out another A-Z Challenge post. Not that it is a colossal deal or anything, but this week I am out of sync with my routine and am unable to get a handle on writing my posts in advance. At least I don’t work for a syndicated magazine where time is of the essence. That being said, let me make hast in moving along with this morning’s assigned alphabet prompt. 
Over the weekend, we had the privilege of venturing to Cades Cove (photo share forthcoming) for the day. That’s not to the point of today’s post, but we got the chance to see the Ramsey House Plantation.
Unfortunately, we got there too late to tour the home. Built in 1797 by Knoxville’s first architect, Thomas Hope, for Colonel Francis Ramsey and his first wife, Peggy. Constructed from Tennessee pink marble and blue limestone, many considered the Ramsey House one of the finest homes in Tennessee during its time.
History records the Ramsey family was vital in establishing civic, educational, and cultural institutions in the area. An interesting fact I learned is Colonel Francis A. Ramsey was one of the founding trustees of Blount College, which is better known today as the University of Tennessee. It’s noted two of Ramsey’s sons made important contributions to the area. Dr. J.G.M. Ramsey wrote The Annals of Tennessee, an early history of the state and William B.A. Ramsey was Knoxville’s first elected mayor, as well as the Secretary of State for Tennessee.
I wonder what Colonel Francis Ramsey would think if he heard “Go Big Orange”?
I look forward to going back to step across the threshold of this impressive old home. A sense of curiosity and wonder ignites my imagination when I visit historic sites with so many how did they do this with lots of ohs and ahs in-between. To learn more about the Ramsey House Plantation, click here.
Knoxville has several beautiful historic homes I hope to visit. On the Ramsey House website, I found the below video and I wanted to share it with you.
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18 Comments
Indah Nuria Savitri
lovely house! I also love to see some historical houses..fascinating!
Stacy Uncorked
What a bummer you didn’t get to go inside on the tour! But what an awesome shot of such an awesome house! I’m partial to old houses – hence the reason our house in PA was built in 1817. 🙂
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Cathy Kennedy
I hope we can go back when the Ramsey House is open some Saturday. It would be really neat to see.
lonitownsend
Despite the fact that they are weeds, I like the green accent in the stone path leading up to the house.
Cathy Kennedy
I am sure back in its day the stone path was not over run by weeds. I think the earth settling and foot traffic over the years has caused the stones to shift, but that’s just my opinion. Of course, I really do not know why this is. I just imagine that it may have looked better in its day of glory.
Sue
That looks like a lovely place to visit. I hope you get to tour the inside soon. I love the tulips along the walkway.
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thequirkymommaj
I love historic homes. My dream is to own an historic home and completely restore it back to its original grandeur. Some day!
David Moody
Looks like a very historic location. I’ll bet there are many spirits, as well!
Rorybore
I love old homes. they have so much history and character. not like our cookie cutter style of today – which yes, has some beautiful homes of course – but there’s something about the sense of the past that envelopes these types.
My aunt and uncle lived in an old home that was given Heritage Home standard and the whole thing had to be renovated to the period. Right down to the drawer pulls and wallpaper on the walls. It was an amazing process to watch (thankfully they didn’t have to pay – the Heritage society does). it was gorgeous when it was finished. Like stepping back in time.
gunnarraven
Even with an entire blog team, it’s hard for us (Team Netherworld) to stay in sync with writing the A to Z posts. I certainly wouldn’t be involved with it on my own, my schedule’s just too chaotic!
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Cathy Kennedy
Team work helps to motivate oneself, though, don’t you agree? Thanks for stopping by!
Rosey
What a lovely place. I love old homes and learning a bit about the history that goes along with them.
Julie Corbisiero
I can’t wait to see if you go back again to the historical house and get more photos. Thanks so much for featuring me on your blog Cathy! You just made me day and put a smile on my face!
Take care, Julie
McGuffy Ann
Oops! I thought I left a comment! Thank you for hosting WW. I like it here!
abrianna
Lovely home. Too bad you did not get to tour it:(
Thank you for spotlighting me this week.
louislavache
«Louis» enjoys historical places such as this and would like to see this house.
Helen Whitehurst Novielli
That house is beautiful. I love the tulips on the walkway.
stevebethere
What a quaint place, I had to read Cades Cove twice I thought at first it was Cabot Cove from Murder She Wrote LOL
Have a fantabulous week 😉