Hows-Madden House

The Hows-Madden House is a historic mansion located in Nashville, Tennessee, built in 1830 for settler Rasa Hows. This significant structure reflects the antebellum period and the complexities of its era, as Hows was a slaveholder. After his death in 1858, the house was passed down to his widow and sons, including Stephen Hows, who fought in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The mansion has been recognized for its historical importance and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984, making it a noteworthy site for tourists and researchers interested in American history.