Oakland (9 Oakhurst Drive, Natchez, Mississippi) Explained

Oakland
Location:9 Oakhurst Dr., Natchez, Mississippi
Coordinates:31.55°N -91.375°W
Built:1841
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:October 21, 1976
Refnum:76001087

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

Location

It is located at 9 Oakhurst Drive in Natchez, Mississippi.[1] [2]

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).[1] It was built in the Greek Revival architectural style.[1]

In 1858, John Minor, the grandson of Stephen Minor (1760-1844), purchased the property.[1] During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, he supported the Union.[1]

It now belongs to Mr John T. Green.[2]

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 21, 1976.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.apps.mdah.ms.gov/Public/prop.aspx?id=2113&view=facts&y=728 Historic Resources Inventory Fact Sheet: Oakland
  2. http://www.visitnatchez.com/custom/webpage2.cfm?content=Features&id=399&Cat=HistoryPast Visit Natchez