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Cragfont

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Cragfont, 0.7 mile north, was the home of James Winchester, built by artisans from his home state of Maryland and completed in 1802. He was a War of 1812 brigadier general, and in association with General Andrew Jackson and Judge John Overton was one of Memphis' founders. He is buried in the family plot behind the house.
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