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 functions throughout its history, including time as a residence, a shelter for Union officers, a Confederate General's headquarters, an apartment building, and a boarding house. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and as a Mississippi Landmark in 1995.
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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 88000973. It was listed on September 18, 1988.
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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 Historic District listed on the National Register?
Merrehope Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Merrehope Historic District?
Merrehope Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Merrehope Historic District?
The period of significance for Merrehope Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1858.
Can I research the history near Merrehope Historic District?
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