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Selma Plantation

Selma Plantation

Historic house in Mississippi, United States

The Selma Plantation is a Southern plantation with a historic cottage located in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.

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History

The house was built circa 1811 by Gerard Chittocque Brandon.[3] His son, Gerard Brandon, served as the governor of Mississippi from 1825 to 1826, and again from 1826 to 1832.[3] The property remained in the Brandon family until 1875.[3]

Architectural significance

The cottage was designed in the Federal architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 15, 1989.[2]

The home is also a Mississippi Landmark property.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. [2]
    "Selma Plantation House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  3. [3]
    "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Selma Plantation House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Mississippi Landmarks".
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