Hunt-Phelan House | |
Location: | 533 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tennessee |
Coordinates: | 35.1375°N -90.0439°W |
Architecture: | Federal |
Added: | February 11, 1971 |
Refnum: | 71000834 |
The Hunt-Phelan House is a historic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
The two-story mansion was built circa 1830 for George H. Whyett.[1] It was designed in the Federal architectural style.[1] It was expanded in 1855.[1] Prior to the war, Jefferson Davis visited the house as a guest.[1]
During the American Civil War, the mansion was used as headquartered by Union General Ulysses S. Grant, followed by Confederate General Leonidas Polk.[1]
After the war, Davis returned to the house as a guest. Later, President Andrew Johnson was also a guest.[1]
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 11, 1971.[2]