Van Court Town House

Van Court Town House
Location 510 Washington St., Natchez, Mississippi
Coordinates 31°33′25″N 91°24′28″W / 31.55694°N 91.40778°W / 31.55694; -91.40778Coordinates: 31°33′25″N 91°24′28″W / 31.55694°N 91.40778°W / 31.55694; -91.40778
Area less than one acre
Built 1836 (1836)
Architectural style Federal
NRHP Reference # 80004474[1]
Added to NRHP July 9, 1980

The Van Court Town House is a historic townhouse in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.

History

The land belonged to Joseph Quegles, a Spanish planter, in the early 19th century.[2] It was purchased by James Ferguson, Quegles's son-in-law, in 1834.[2] The townhouse was completed in 1836.[2] Two years later, in 1838, it was purchased by Dr. Andrew Macrery.[2] By 1870, it was purchased by Elias J. Van Court.[2]

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 9, 1980.[3]

References

  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 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: Van Court Town House". National Park Service. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  3. "Van Court Town House". National Park Service. Retrieved June 21, 2016.


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