Blythewood (Amite City, Louisiana)

Blythewood is a historic mansion in Amite City, Louisiana, U.S..

Blythewood
Blythewood (Amite City, Louisiana) is located in Louisiana
Blythewood (Amite City, Louisiana)
Location205 Elm St., Amite, Louisiana
Coordinates30°43′51″N 90°29′55″W / 30.73083°N 90.49861°W / 30.73083; -90.49861
Area0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
Built1888 (1888)
Architectural styleColonial Revival
NRHP reference No.82002795[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1982

History

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The land was granted by New Spain to Reliegh Self.[2] A cotton plantation with a mansion was built prior to the American Civil War of 1861–1865.[2] However, the mansion was subsequently burned down.[2][3]

A new mansion was built for Daniel Hardy Sanders from 1885 to 1888.[2] It was designed in the Colonial Revival architectural style by Drake & Anderson.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 25, 1982.[4] It serves as a bed & breakfast.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "History of Blythewood Plantation". Blythewood Plantation. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  3. ^ Sternberg, Mary Ann (1989). The Pelican Guide to Louisiana. Pelican Publishing Company: Gretna, Louisiana. p. 138. ISBN 9780882896984. OCLC 18682630.
  4. ^ "Blythewood". National Park Service. Retrieved August 15, 2016.