Selma Plantation
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Selma Plantation House | |
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| Location | 467 Selma Road, Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Area | 55.3 acres (22.4 ha) |
| Built | c. 1811 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP Reference # | 89000207[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 15, 1989[2] |
The Selma Plantation is a Southern plantation with a historic cottage located in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.
Gerard Brandon, the 4th and 6th Governor of Mississippi, grew up in this house.
History
The house was built circa 1811 by Gerard Chittocque Brandon.[3] His son, Gerard Brandon, served as the Governor of Mississippi from 1825 to 1826, and again from 1826 to 1832.[3] It belonged to the Brandon family until 1875.[3]
Architectural significance
The cottage was designed in the Federal architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 15, 1989.[2]
References
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 3 "Selma Plantation House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Selma Plantation House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
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