National Register of Historic Places

Hunt-Phelan House

Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Listed
February 10, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000834

About this property

The Hunt-Phelan House is a historic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The two-story mansion was built circa 1830 for George H. Whyett. It was designed in the Federal architectural style. It was expanded in 1855. Prior to the war, Jefferson Davis visited the house as a guest. During the American Civil War, the mansion was used as headquarters by Union General Ulysses S. Grant, followed by Confederate General Leonidas Polk. After the war, Davis returned to the house as a guest. Later, President Andrew Johnson was also a guest. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 11, 1971.

Location

533 Beale Ave.
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
35.13755, -90.04387

Categories

ARCHITECTUREMARITIME HISTORY
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Hunt-Phelan House listed on the National Register?

Hunt-Phelan House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Hunt-Phelan House?

Hunt-Phelan House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hunt-Phelan House?

The period of significance for Hunt-Phelan House is recorded as the industrial era.

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