McComb in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Brentwood
1912
— National Register of Historic Places —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
1. Brentwood Marker
Erected 2012 by Magnolia Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
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, and the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 31° 14.739′ N, 90° 27.482′ W. Marker is in McComb, Mississippi, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and South 6th Street, on the left when traveling west on Delaware Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Delaware Ave, McComb MS 39648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McComb (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bo Diddley (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Bo Diddley (approx. 0.4 miles away); Steam Locomotive #2542 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Aluminum Refrigerator Car #51000
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Regarding Brentwood. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
Brentwood derives its significance from its architectural character … being the best remaining example of the Neoclassical Revival style in McComb. The Neoclassical Revival was widely adopted throughout Mississippi in the first two decades of this century for prestigious residences.…
Hilborn B. (“Hib”) Holmes and his wife, Evie Elizabeth Mixon Holmes, built this Neoclassical Revival house in 1912. They selected the finest materials to construct the home, purchasing lumber from J. J. White Lumber Company in McComb and the bevelled leaded glass doors from New Orleans … Hib Holmes and his brother, William F. Holmes, were partners in a mercantile and grocery business called The Holmes Brothers.
In 1940, Mrs. Holmes sold her home to Julius Hubert Brent and his wife, Elizabeth Kennedy Brent. Mr. Brent was a merchant and real estate operator, probably“responsible for the erection of as many new buildings in McComb as any other single figure” … He was very active in the community and also served two terms in the Mississippi State Legislature.Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 20242. Brentwood MarkerMarker is behind the foliage between the first and second columns on the left.
Also see . . .
1. Brentwood (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 1989. (Prepared by Elizabeth Walker Dunnaway; via Mississippi Department of Archives and History) (Submitted on March 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The Brentwood House | McComb, MS. Promotional video for the house when it was an event venue and bed and breakfast. (Brentwood House, uploaded December 8, 2015) (Submitted on March 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
