Frank R. McGeoy

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Frank R. McGeoy (1868 - April 13, 1940) was an architect of Greenwood, Mississippi.

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Early life

McGeoy was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1868. [1]

Career

McGeoy became an architect in Greenwood, Mississippi in 1908. [1] [2] [3] He was a director of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce. [1]

A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [4]

Works include:

Personal life and death

McGeoy was married, and he had three sons. [1] He resided at 905 Mississippi Avenue in Greenwood, Mississippi. [1]

McGeoy died on April 13, 1940, in Greenwood. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Frank McGeoy, Sr., Is Taken By Death" . The Greenwood Commonwealth. April 13, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved July 18, 2018 via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Mary Warren Miller (August 1, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Greenwood Multiple Resource Area". National Park Service.
  3. Walking Tour of Greenwood, Mississippi [ permanent dead link ]
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.