Oakland (9 Oakhurst Drive, Natchez, Mississippi)

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Location9 Oakhurst Dr., Natchez, Mississippi
Coordinates 31°33′0″N91°22′30″W / 31.55000°N 91.37500°W / 31.55000; -91.37500 Coordinates: 31°33′0″N91°22′30″W / 31.55000°N 91.37500°W / 31.55000; -91.37500
Area3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built1841
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference # 76001087 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 21, 1976

Oakland is a historic house in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, U.S.A.

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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]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Historic Resources Inventory Fact Sheet: Oakland, Mississippi Department of Archives and History
  3. 1 2 Visit Natchez