![The original Belmont Mansion was constructed for Adelicia Acklen and her husband, Joseph, As a summer home away from their Louisiana roots. At the time they were one of the richest families in the United States; though, their wealth did not spare them from Union Army occupation of the mansion proceeding the battle of Nashville in the Civil War. Today, the mansion is open for tours, with several of the rooms restored to their original brilliance.](https://thelambertpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_0285-900x675.jpg)
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Morgan Wood, Social Media Editor
• October 17, 2017
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