Paxton House (Brookhaven, Mississippi)
The Paxton House is a historic house in Brookhaven, Mississippi. It was built as a dogtrot house in 1831 by Benjamin Paxton, and extended in 1858.[2] Paxton lived here with his wife, née Frances Lofton. He owned more than 1013 acres, and he died in 1872.[2] The house was inherited by his descendants.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 27, 1997.[1]
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| Nearest city | Brookhaven, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 31°37′13″N 90°34′25″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1831 |
| Architectural style | dogtrot |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000632[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 27, 1997 |
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- Brenda R. Crook (September 27, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Paxton House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 27, 2020. With accompanying pictures
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