White Plains Historic House

The White Plains Historic Home of Algood

2700 Walton Road, Algood TN 38506

Built in 1840 in the heart of the community that served as the county seat and a center of commerce, the White Plains Historic Home of Algood occupies an important niche in the history and cultural legacy of the city of Algood and Putnam County. At various times over the years, the White Plains plantation included a post office, inn, mercantile store, a school, living quarters for slaves, a deer park for hunting, and various farm outbuildings. 

The White Plains Historic Home was one of the largest plantations in the Upper Cumberland and is one of the earliest extant buildings in Putnam County. A rare example of an antebellum house in the area, it was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The home was occupied until 2012, and in the years since has suffered some external deterioration of critical features, including columns, windows and doors. 

Since 2013, the nonprofit Friends of White Plains organization has worked to raise money to help maintain the structure and surrounding property. A private investment secured the property until 2018, when the City of Algood purchased the home and surrounding 2.27 acres. Today, the City of Algood and the Friends of White Plains share the mission of restoring and maintaining the house and property, as well as developing a museum showcasing the heritage of the local community with living history events and programs. 

The Friends of White Plains Board of Directors meets monthly to champion volunteer and fund-raising efforts in conjunction with the city to save the home and preserve its history for future generations. Membership opportunities are available. Email friendsofwhiteplainshome@gmail.com for information.

Your financial gift can help preserve the White Plains Historic Home. Checks can be mailed to:

Friends of White Plains

P.O. Box 49713

Cookeville, TN 38506