Oakland (9 Oakhurst Drive, Natchez, Mississippi)
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| Location | 9 Oakhurst Dr., Natchez, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 31°33′0″N 91°22′30″W / 31.55000°N 91.37500°WCoordinates: 31°33′0″N 91°22′30″W / 31.55000°N 91.37500°W |
| Area | 3.5 acres (1.4 ha) |
| Built | 1841 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | 76001087[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 21, 1976 |
Oakland is a historic house in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, U.S.A.
Location
It is located at 9 Oakhurst Drive in Natchez, Mississippi.[2][3]
History
The house was built from 1838 to 1844 for Horatio Sprague Eustis (1811-1858) on land given to him as dowry from his father-in-law, Henry Chotard (1787-1870).[2] It was built in the Greek Revival architectural style.[2]
In 1858, John Minor, the grandson of Stephen Minor (1760-1844), purchased the property.[2] During the American Civil War of 1861-1865, he supported the Union.[2]
It now belongs to Mr John T. Green.[3]
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 21, 1976.[2]
References
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Historic Resources Inventory Fact Sheet: Oakland, Mississippi Department of Archives and History
- 1 2 Visit Natchez
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