Nehemiah Magee House, located southwest of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana, is a historic house built around 1810 and expanded in the mid-19th century. Initially, as one-room log cabin, it evolved into a large farmhouse and is one of the few remaining log structures of its age in the region.[2]
Nehemiah Magee House | |
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| Nearest city | Mt. Hermon, Louisiana |
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| Coordinates | 30°56′35″N 90°19′53″W / 30.94306°N 90.33139°W |
| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1810 |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002802[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 12, 1982 |
The house is significant as the home of Nehemiah Magee, a prominent local politician and participant in the 1861 Louisiana secession convention. It has remained in the Magee family, retaining historical features despite alterations. The house's evolution from a simple log cabin to a larger farmhouse showcases the architectural development in the area during the early 19th century.[3][4]
See also
edit- Robert D. Magee House, also NRHP-listed in Washington Parish
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington Parish, Louisiana
References
edit- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ↑ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Nehemiah Magee House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ↑ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Nehemiah Magee House". National Park Service. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ↑ "Cabin Information - Washington Parish Free Fair". The Washington Parish Free Fair. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
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