PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON HOME
Designed in the Greek Revival style, the "Hermitage" was erected
in 1819 by Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States.
in 1819 by Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States.
FORMER SLAVE QUARTERS
The Hermitage was a 1,050 acre self-sufficient farm. The slaves performed the hard labor on this farm and as it grew so too did the slave population. In 1804 Jackson owned 9 slaves, by 1829 over 100, and at the time of his death in 1845 approximately 150 slaves lived and worked on the property.
The Hermitage was a 1,050 acre self-sufficient farm. The slaves performed the hard labor on this farm and as it grew so too did the slave population. In 1804 Jackson owned 9 slaves, by 1829 over 100, and at the time of his death in 1845 approximately 150 slaves lived and worked on the property.
