Melrose (Natchez, Mississippi)

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Melrose
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Melrose in 1975
Melrose in 1975
Location: Melrose Avenue, Natchez, Mississippi
Built/Founded: 1845
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style(s): Greek Revival
Designated as NHL: May 30, 1974[1]
Added to NRHP: May 30, 1974[2]
NRHP Reference#: 74002253
Governing body: Private

Melrose is a mansion that is said to reflect "perfection" in its Greek Revival design. It is now within Natchez National Historical Park.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.[1][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Melrose. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-13.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Paul Goeldner (January 7, 1974), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: MelrosePDF (286 KiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 11 photos, exterior and interior, from 1973 and undated.PDF (1.70 MiB)