Van Court Town House

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Van Court Town House
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Location510 Washington St., Natchez, Mississippi
Coordinates 31°33′25″N91°24′28″W / 31.55694°N 91.40778°W / 31.55694; -91.40778 Coordinates: 31°33′25″N91°24′28″W / 31.55694°N 91.40778°W / 31.55694; -91.40778
Arealess than one acre
Built1836 (1836)
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No. 80004474 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 9, 1980

The Van Court Town House is a historic townhouse in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.

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History

The land belonged to Joseph Quegles, a Spanish planter, in the early 19th century. [2] It was purchased by James Ferguson, Quegles's son-in-law, in 1834. [2] The townhouse was completed in 1836. [2] Two years later, in 1838, it was purchased by Dr. Andrew Macrery. [2] By 1870, it was purchased by Elias J. Van Court. [2]

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 9, 1980. [3]

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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 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Van Court Town House". National Park Service. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  3. "Van Court Town House". National Park Service. Retrieved June 21, 2016.