Hunt-Phelan House

Hunt-Phelan House

The Hunt-Phelan House in 2010
Location 533 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tennessee
Coordinates 35°8′15″N 90°2′38″W / 35.13750°N 90.04389°W / 35.13750; -90.04389Coordinates: 35°8′15″N 90°2′38″W / 35.13750°N 90.04389°W / 35.13750; -90.04389
Area 9 acres (3.6 ha)
Built 1830 (1830)
Architectural style Federal
NRHP Reference # 71000834[1]
Added to NRHP February 11, 1971

The Hunt-Phelan House is a historic mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

History

The 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

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 11, 1971.[3]

References

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  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Hunt-Phelan House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Hunt-Morgan House". National Park Service. Retrieved January 13, 2016.


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