Montpellier
About this property
Montpellier is a historic plantation house built as the main residence and headquarters of a forced-labor farm in Natchez, Mississippi. It was built in the 1840s in the Greek Revival architectural style for Charles Whitmore, an English-born planter and enslaver. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 18, 1979.
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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 79001293. It was listed on December 18, 1979.
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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 Montpellier listed on the National Register?
Montpellier was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Montpellier?
Montpellier is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Montpellier?
The period of significance for Montpellier is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Montpellier?
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