The first construction at Carnton took place in 1815 by Randal McGavock (1768–1843), who had emigrated from Virginia, settling in Nashville, Tennessee.[citation needed] Significant work on the home started in the mid 1820s using slave labor. McGavock named the property after his father's birthplace in County Antrim, Ireland. The term "Carnton" was derived from a Gaelic word cairn that means "a pile of stones". A cairn is sometimes a pile of stones marking a grave, which makes this place name a sad prophecy.
Early on, the main house was adjoined to the smokehouse or kitchen by a two-story wing. The smokehouse was the first structure in the property (c. 1815). The kitchen was destroyed by a tornado in 1909. The remains can clearly be seen today and were being excavated by archaeologists.
Early on, the main house was adjoined to the smokehouse or kitchen by a two-story wing. The smokehouse was the first structure in the property (c. 1815). The kitchen was destroyed by a tornado in 1909. The remains can clearly be seen today and were being excavated by archaeologists.
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