Blythewood (Amite City, Louisiana)

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

Blythewood
Location205 Elm St., Amite, Louisiana
Coordinates30°43′51″N 90°29′55″W
Area0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
Built1905 (1905)
Architectural styleColonial Revival
NRHP reference No.82002795[1]
Added to NRHPJune 25, 1982

History

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