Log Homes In The Area

Sumner County takes pride in the fact that there are a number of log homes from the frontier period, 1765 to mid-1800, still standing and in use.  Some are open to the public.

Bridal House, a private residence, which was built in 1819 by Moore Cotton, is noted for the unusually wide logs used in its construction. It is located at 2315 Red River Road, in Cottontown.

Also located in Cottontown, the King Homestead was built in 1798 as a single room, but has had log additions as the family grew.

You won’t want to miss Wynnewood as it is the best known log structure, and is open to the public for tours. See our Historic Treasures section for details on this 1828 stagecoach inn and resort.

Hancock House, also known as the Mary Felice Ferrell House, is currently open as a Bed & Breakfast. It is a collection of log homes which have been joined together. The Hancock House was originally a nineteenth century tollhouse. Logs were obtained from a barn on Dr. Mentlo's Oakland farm in Castalian Springs, and logs for additions in the 1920’s and 1930’s were obtained from another log house in Cottontown.