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The site was the home of John P. Brown, a statesman from North
Carolina who was a pioneer in Todd County. Brown lived on the plantation for two years before moving to what is now known as the Penchem region of Todd County. He sold his land to T. Foster in 1811. Foster built a large two-story log home
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trees along the approach road to the house, known as an alle'. Foster sold the plantation to
William Chesnut circa 1840. William Chesnut was a prominent farmer and made alterations to the large cabin, covering it in weatherboard siding and adding
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