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Andrew Jackson purchased this 425-acre farm from his neighbor, Nathaniel Hays, on July 5th, 1804. At the time, the property consisted of only a collection of log buildings for housing and storage. The original log cabin used as his farmhouse from 1804 to 1821, is still standing on the property. The Jacksons received and entertained all visitors in this simple cabin. Even distinguished visitors such as President James Monroe. Once construction of the brick mansion was complete, he converted this cabin into slave quarters.