Fanthorp Inn Reopens Its Doors

The THC recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site in Anderson. Originally built in 1834 by English immigrant Henry Fanthorp, this historic inn evolved from a simple two-room cabin into a 17-room inn by 1850. It has welcomed notable figures like Sam Houston and features original furnishings that have never left the property.

The extensive renovations revealed fascinating hidden writings from its past and archeological evidence of enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the site. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the reopening festivities, including the ribbon-cutting ceremony and stagecoach rides!