National Register of Historic Places

Mercer House

Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi
Listed
August 8, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
79001292

About this property

Mercer House is a historic house in Natchez, Mississippi. It was built circa 1820. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 9, 1979.

Location

118 S. Wall St.
Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi
31.56032, -91.40525

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 79001292. It was listed on August 8, 1979.

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Nearby Historic Sites

Commercial Bank and Banker's House
Early Republic
0.1 mi
Institute Hall
Early Republic
0.1 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Natchez
Early Republic
0.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Natchez Revolt — Fort Rosalie Massacre
1729Colonial
0.1 mi
Battle of Fort Rosalie 1730
1730Colonial
0.1 mi
Natchez Massacre (1729)
1729Colonial
0.1 mi
Action at Natchez MS
1862Civil War
0.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Mercer House listed on the National Register?

Mercer House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Mercer House?

Mercer House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mercer House?

The period of significance for Mercer House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.

Can I research the history near Mercer House?

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