About this property
Balfour House is an antebellum mansion located at the corner of Crawford Street and Cherry Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Built in 1835, it was the home of Emma Balfour, celebrated diarist of the Siege of Vicksburg. The red-brick, two-story structure features elements of Greek Revival and Federalist styles and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000458. It was listed on October 25, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Balfour House listed on the National Register?
Balfour House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Balfour House?
Balfour House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Balfour House?
The period of significance for Balfour House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near Balfour House?
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