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May 6, 2008
Rock Castle, circa 1784
Next was the Rock Castle, a home built back around 1784, for General Daniel Smith, an area Surveyor and Frontier Statesman. Although the home and land used to cover 2,000 acres, it is now barely two. There was a small Visitors Center with a very anxious to talk gentleman who acted like we were the first visitors in days.
We didn't know about it at that time but Hendersonville is like the home to so many country and bluegrass artists. All of the Oakridge Boys, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Marty Stuart, Connie Smith, and Roy Orbison.
Following that we drove just a mile or two to the Trinity Music Center and Home of Conway Twitty. This is a free tour and allows pictures anywhere, inside or out. We got some great pictures of this one.
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Rock Castle, circa 1784
Home of General Daniel Smith
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A rounded fire place
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Looking out from the front door
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A look at the front from one side
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Even a nice waterfall.
Judy standing near the tree that…
The Twitty Bird.
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Historic Rock Castle
Rock Castle brought images of something really worth seeing to my mind. Any time the word “castle” perks up my ears in a Spock-like fashion. So it was added to our trip itinerary. But as we drove into the parking area I knew that the term castle had been used in a very loose way.
Originally begun back in the mid 1780s as a two room home, General Daniel Smith expanded the home to seven rooms, four downstairs and three upstairs and included both an attic and a basement. The walls are 22 inches thick.
The plantation was at one time 3,140 acres but is now only 18. There is still a small smokehouse behind the main home and a cemetery on the small hill just off to one side about fifty yards.
The volunteers at the visitor center are well versed in the history of the site and for a very small fee will take you on a tour.
Originally begun back in the mid 1780s as a two room home, General Daniel Smith expanded the home to seven rooms, four downstairs and three upstairs and included both an attic and a basement. The walls are 22 inches thick.
The plantation was at one time 3,140 acres but is now only 18. There is still a small smokehouse behind the main home and a cemetery on the small hill just off to one side about fifty yards.
The volunteers at the visitor center are well versed in the history of the site and for a very small fee will take you on a tour.
Conway Twitty's Mansion
If you are a fan of Country music and especially of Conway Twitty, this is one you will not want to miss. Located in the middle of Trinity Music Center with all of the recording studios, television and radio studios, and theater, this very nice home is open for self guided tours. Inside you are free to walk around some of the rooms on the first floor and pictures are allowed. Several rooms are cordoned off as is the upper level, but you can easily see all of the exquisite furnishings and art. Outside the front of the home the gardens and water features are maintained in very nice condition. For those that wish to purchase souvenirs there is a very convenient gift shop right at the street.
Of course Conway Twitty was very religious and Trinity Music City is a Christian religious center.
Of course Conway Twitty was very religious and Trinity Music City is a Christian religious center.
Exterior
His office and desk
Exterior
Part of living room, with piano
