Oakland (9 Oakhurst Drive, Natchez, Mississippi)

Oakland
Location 9 Oakhurst Dr., Natchez, Mississippi
Coordinates 31°33′0″N 91°22′30″W / 31.55000°N 91.37500°W / 31.55000; -91.37500Coordinates: 31°33′0″N 91°22′30″W / 31.55000°N 91.37500°W / 31.55000; -91.37500
Area 3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built 1841
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 76001087[1]
Added to NRHP October 21, 1976

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

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]

References


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