Selma Plantation
The Selma Plantation is a Southern plantation with a historic cottage located in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.
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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 No. | 89000207[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 15, 1989[2] |
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] The property remained in 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]
The home is also a Mississippi Landmark property.[4]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Selma Plantation House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Selma Plantation House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- "Mississippi Landmarks".
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