Belvidere (Natchez, Mississippi) Explained

Belvidere
Location:70 Homochitto St., Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Coordinates:31.5508°N -91.4003°W
Built:c.
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:April 8, 1980[1]
Refnum:80002191

Belvidere is a Southern plantation with a historic cottage located in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.

History

The cottage was built circa 1837, shortly after Samuel and Robert Patterson acquired the land.[2] In 1847, it was acquired by John Coulson, a merchant.[2] When Coulson purchased the Cliffs Plantation from John W. Henderson in 1868, Henderson in turn purchased Belvidere.[2]

The house was moved northwards in 1927, when the Margaret Martin Junior High School was built where it once stood.[2]

By 1980, it still belonged to the Henderson family.[2]

Architectural significance

The cottage was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 8, 1980.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Belvidere . National Park Service. December 10, 2015.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Belvidere . National Park Service. December 10, 2015.