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Selma Plantation

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The Selma Plantation is a Southern plantation with a historic cottage located in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.

Location467 Selma Road, Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Area55.3 acres (22.4 ha)
Builtc. 1811 (1811)
ArchitecturalstyleFederal
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Selma Plantation House
Selma Plantation is located in Mississippi
Selma Plantation
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Selma Plantation is located in the United States
Selma Plantation
Location within the United States
Location467 Selma Road, Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
Area55.3 acres (22.4 ha)
Builtc. 1811 (1811)
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.89000207[1]
Added to NRHPJune 15, 1989[2]
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History

The house was built circa 1811 by Gerard Chittocque Brandon.[3] His son, Gerard Brandon, served as the governor of Mississippi from 1825 to 1826, and again from 1826 to 1832.[3] The property remained in the Brandon family until 1875.[3]

Architectural significance

The cottage was designed in the Federal architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 15, 1989.[2]

The home is also a Mississippi Landmark property.[4]

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