Adolphus Heiman 1809-1862
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Born in Potsdam, Prussia. Came to Nashville 1838. Lived in home on this site. Architect, Engineer & Builder. Designed Univ. of Nash. Main Bldg.; Central State Hosp. Main Bldg.; Suspension Bridge over Cumberland River. Masonic Leader; Adj. U.S. Army Mexican War; Col. 10th Tenn. Inf. Reg. C.S.A. Civil War.
Buried in Confederate Circle Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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