Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Winchester House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
1. Winchester House Marker
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 1838.
Location. 31° 33.415′ N, 91° 23.923′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is on Main Street, 0.1 miles west of Orange Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 816 Main St, Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Perrault House (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaumont House (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cannon (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Views of St. Catherine Street - Western End (approx. 0.2 miles away); Churches in the St. Catherine Street Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zion Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hospital Hill Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holy Family Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.
Regarding Winchester House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
TheWinchester House is a Greek Revival cottage typical of the houses built by the rising middle-class merchants of antebellum Natchez. Originally constructed as a duplex, a type of dwelling uncommon in Natchez, it is also an excellent example of a transitional house since it encompasses both Federal and Greek Revival detailing. It is significant in local history for its association with Judge Josiah Winchester and his family.
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The builder of the Winchester House was probably Horace Gridley, a builder by trade and city selectman (alderman) from 1839-1840.… Gridley bought the site of the Winchester House at public auction on January 7, 1836, the property having been advertised prior to the sale as consisting of only one lot. After mortgaging the property in 1837, Gridley defaulted and lost it in August, 1838. in an 1841 deed, the property was described as being rented to John R. Stockman, Mayor. An architectural evaluation supports the documentary evidence that the house
was built between 1836 and 1838 by Horace Gridley.… In 1854 it was purchased by Judge Josiah Winchester, and probably during his ownership the house was converted from the duplex form to a single-family dwelling,
Also see . . . Winchester House (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed in 1979. (Prepared
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
2. Winchester House Marker
Marker is between the light and mailbox posted between the doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
