Hunt-Phelan House

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

Hunt-Phelan House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The Hunt-Phelan House in 2010
Location	533 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tennessee
Coordinates	35°8′15″N 90°2′38″W
Area	9 acres (3.6 ha)
Built	1830
Architectural style	Federal
NRHP reference No.	71000834[1]
Added to NRHP	February 11, 1971

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

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. "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.