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Andrew Jackson- ‘Old Hickory’ and wife are buried at Nashville plantation

September 4, 2014 | Heidi


NASHVILLE, Tenn.
 – Andrew Jackson loved his home so much that he chose to be buried there with his beloved wife Rachel. Some say that the man known as “Old Hickory” still keeps watch over his Tennessee plantation.

The Hermitage is preserved today almost as it was during the days of the man who became an American icon. Built between 1819 and 1821, the home has almost all its original furnishings including the wallpaper, which dates to the early 1800s. Today, the site is a popular shore excursion for riverboat passengers. Read more...