Magnolia in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Belle Maison
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
1. Belle Maison Marker
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 31° 8.835′ N, 90° 27.632′ W. Marker is in Magnolia, Mississippi, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of West Myrtle Street and North Clark Avenue (U.S. 51), on the right when traveling west on West Myrtle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 W Myrtle St, Magnolia MS 39652, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrews House (within shouting distance of this marker); Owens House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Holmes House (about 700 feet away); U.S. Post Office – Magnolia (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Annex (approx. 0.2 miles away); Berryhill House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Magnolia.
Regarding Belle Maison. Excerpts from the National Register nomination for the Myrtle Street Historic
this page online
The Myrtle Street Historic District is significant … as the best example of a cohesive middle-class residential block as it existed in turn-of-the-century Magnolia.…
While the Myrtle Street Historic District is located in the earliest settled area of Magnolia, this particular area was not developed until the construction of the Presbyterian Church of Magnolia in 1881.…
The residences of Myrtle Street, constructed approximately within a five-year period, are significant for both their architectural individuality and cohesiveness within their neighborhood setting. Belle Maison is the finest example of Queen Anne architecture on both Myrtle Street and within the vicinity.
Also see . . .
1. Myrtle Street Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1984. (Prepared by P. Ana Gordon; via Mississippi Department of Archives and History) (Submitted on March 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. “Belle Maison”, Judge Simmons House, Circa 1906 in Mississippi. Archived blog post about the house, built by Circuit Court Judge E.J. Simmons, when it was up for sale. Includes several photographs of the house. (Michelle Bowers, “The Old House Life”
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
2. Belle Maison and Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
