About this property
Merrehope, a 26-room Victorian mansion that currently serves as a historic house museum, was originally built in 1858 by Richard McLemore for his daughter Juriah Jackson. After changing ownership several times, with small alterations from each owner, the house was eventually bought by S.H. Floyd in 1904, who remodelled it into its present appearance. The building was one of few spared by General William Tecumseh Sherman on his raid of the city in the Battle of Meridian, and has served many…
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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 71000455. It was listed on December 9, 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 Merrehope listed on the National Register?
Merrehope was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Merrehope?
Merrehope is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Merrehope?
The period of significance for Merrehope is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1858.
Can I research the history near Merrehope?
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