Area less than one acre NRHP Reference # 78001614 Added to NRHP 22 May 1978 | Built 1837 (1837) Opened 1837 | |
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Similar Alamuchee‑Bellamy Covered Bridge, Waverley, Pickens County Courthouse, Merrehope, Winston County Courthouse | ||
The Brownrigg-Harris-Kennebrew House (also known as Temple Heights) is a historic house in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
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Location
It is located at 515 9th Street North in Columbus, Mississippi.
Overview
It was built in 1837 for General Richard T. Brownrigg (1793-1841), a wealthy planter who moved from Chowan County, North Carolina to Columbus, Mississippi in 1835. The architectural style is at once Federal and Greek Revival. It was built in the Federal style, as evident from the facade and the interior. After Brownrigg died, it was purchased by Thomas Harris in 1841. In 1854, a Doric portico was added. It was then purchased by the Fontaines, followed by the Kinnebrews (who owned it from 1887 to 1965), and finally the Butlers, who purchased it in 1967 and restored it.
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 22, 1978. It is open for tours as a house museum on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.