The McDaniel-Tichenor House, located in Monroe,

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was built in 1887 for retiring Governor Henry McDaniel. Originally designed by

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(1848-1904) in the then-popular

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Villa style, the house was extensively remodeled in the 1930s by Nashville architect, and son-in-law of Edgar and Gipsy Tichenor, Francis Boddie Warfield. Remade in the Neoclassical style popular with prominent southerners at the time, the Tichenors also added modern indoor plumbing, electricity and heating systems. Though the interior was reconfigured as well, much of the original woodwork, doors and inlaid marbleized mantels are original. The eclectically furnished interior features pieces dating from the late 18th century up until the mid-20th. Many original pieces, such as the Governor's carved mahogany bed, were rescued from storage in the servants house and restored by Emily Tichenor. The McDaniel-Tichenor House remained occupied by the same family until just under a decade ago.McDaniel-Tichenor House history
The 1930 renovation, which changed the house from its original 1887

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style to Neo-Classical style, was designed by Francis Boddie Warfield (1891-1975), who was a well-known Nashville architect and was the grandson-in-law of Governor McDaniel and was son-in-law of the incoming Tichenors. With . The McDaniel-Tichenor House was added to the

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in 1980. The home presently serves as a special events and educational facility.

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