Perkins House
National Register of Historic Places

Perkins House

DeKalb, Kemper County, Mississippi
Listed
May 16, 2016
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
16000283

About this property

The Perkins House in Dekalb, Mississippi is a historic structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 for its architectural significance as a mid-nineteenth century example of a vernacular middle-class farmhouse as well as the artistic significance of the ornamental painting displayed throughout the interior of the house. The Perkins House was originally built around 1870, and the artwork was added in the 1890s. The house was originally located on Murphy Hardy Rd, northwest of its junction with Mississippi Highway 493 but was moved to its current location on Townsend Road in 2012 after being purchased by new owners.

Location

2709 Townsend Rd.
DeKalb, Kemper County, Mississippi
32.76569, -88.56128

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Sources

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

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When was Perkins House listed on the National Register?

Perkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 2016.

What type of historic resource is Perkins House?

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

What is the period of significance for Perkins House?

The period of significance for Perkins House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.

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