Rowan Oak, Greek Revival residence in Oxford, United States.
The two-story white wooden house features a monumental portico supported by four square box columns and includes a central hallway connecting various rooms.
Built in 1844 for settler Robert Sheegog, the property became the home of writer William Faulkner in 1930 until his death in 1962.
The house contains Faulkner's office where the outline of his novel 'A Fable' remains written in graphite and red on the plaster walls.
The University of Mississippi operates Rowan Oak as a museum, allowing visitors to explore the grounds and interior throughout the year.
A cedar tree-lined driveway leads to the main house, planted during a time when people believed cedar trees could prevent yellow fever.
Location: Oxford
Inception: 1844
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
Address: 719 Garfield Street
GPS coordinates: 34.35980,-89.52470
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:13
Mississippi preserves sites that trace the state's history from indigenous settlements through the Civil War and the civil rights movement. The Windsor Ruins stand as remnants of an antebellum mansion, while the Old Capitol Museum documents legislative history. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson presents the struggle for racial equality, and the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale explores the origins of American blues music. Visitors can examine the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Winterville Mounds, which provide evidence of precolonial cultures. Natural areas range from the pine forests of De Soto National Forest to the coastal waters surrounding Ship Island. Tishomingo State Park offers trails through forested hills, while Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge protects habitat for migratory birds. Cultural sites such as Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's residence, and Longwood, an unfinished octagonal mansion in Natchez, complement the historical and natural attractions across the state.
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