Built 1905 (1905) Opened 1905 Phone +1 985-748-5886 | NRHP Reference # 82002795 Area 2,400 m² Added to NRHP 25 June 1982 | |
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Location 205 Elm St., Amite, Louisiana Address 400 Daniel St, Amite City, LA 70422, USA Architectural style Colonial Revival architecture Similar Arlington Plantation House, Hilton Baton Rouge C, LSU AgCenter Botanic G, Nottoway Plantation House, Shaw Center for the Arts | ||
Blythewood is a historic mansion in Amite City, Louisiana, U.S..
History
The land was granted by New Spain to Reliegh Self. A cotton plantation with a mansion was built prior to the American Civil War of 1861-1865. However, the mansion was subsequently burned down.
A new mansion was built for Daniel Hardy Sanders from 1885 to 1888. It was designed in the Colonial Revival architectural style by Drake & Anderson. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 25, 1982. It serves as a bed & breakfast.
References
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