Hunt-Phelan House Explained

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.

History

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]

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 11, 1971.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Hunt-Phelan House. National Park Service. January 13, 2016.
  2. Web site: Hunt-Morgan House. National Park Service. January 13, 2016.