Lewis Cottage

The Lewis Cottage (Manor House) was constructed by John B. Lewis, the son of William L. Lewis, who was the founder of Old Sweet Springs. In the early 1800's, John B. Lewis took over the management of the property and it was about the same time that he constructed the cottage, which was built directly behind the "mineral spring". Upon the restoration recently, it was discovered that a portion of the structure was hand hewn logs, and it is believed by many that these are part of the original Moss hut. Moss did not take patent to the land and his holdings became property of William L. Lewis who raised a log cabin about a mile down the road known at that time as the Red Springs.