The Hunt-Phelan House is a historic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Hunt-Phelan House | |
 The Hunt-Phelan House in 2010 | |
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| Location | 533 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 35°8′15″N 90°2′38″W / 35.13750°N 90.04389°W |
| Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
| Built | 1830 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000834[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 11, 1971 |
History
editThe two-story mansion was built circa 1830 for George H. Whyett.[2] It was designed in the Federal architectural style.[2] It was expanded in 1855.[2] Prior to the war, Jefferson Davis visited the house as a guest.[2]
During the American Civil War, the mansion was used as headquartered by Union General Ulysses S. Grant, followed by Confederate General Leonidas Polk.[2]
After the war, Davis returned to the house as a guest. Later, President Andrew Johnson was also a guest.[2]
Architectural significance
editIt has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 11, 1971.[3]
References
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- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Hunt-Phelan House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
- ^ "Hunt-Morgan House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.