Miller Plantation House

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Miller Plantation House
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Nearest city Olive Branch, Mississippi
Coordinates 34°55′28″N89°46′45″W / 34.92444°N 89.77917°W / 34.92444; -89.77917 (Miller Plantation House)
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1849 (1849)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 82004630 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 15, 1982

The Miller Plantation House is a historic mansion in Olive Branch, Mississippi. It was built in 1849 for William Lord Miller, a planter. [2] It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style, and its large size was unusual for its remote location. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 15, 1982. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Miller Plantation House". National Park Service . Retrieved December 22, 2018. With accompanying pictures