Merrehope, Neoclassical mansion in Meridian, United States
The 20-room Merrehope mansion displays architectural features combining Neoclassical and Italianate styles, with grand columns and intricate details across two floors.
Built in 1858, the mansion endured through the Civil War and served as both Union officers' shelter and Confederate headquarters before its 1904 transformation.
The interior rooms contain period furniture, paintings, and seasonal decorations that reflect the social lifestyle of 19th-century Mississippi families.
Visitors can explore Merrehope through guided tours at 905 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, with information available by calling 601.483.8439.
The mansion hosts the annual Trees of Christmas celebration from November to December, transforming its 20 rooms into a winter celebration display.
Location: Meridian
Inception: 1858
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture, Italianate architecture
Floors above the ground: 2
Part of: Merrehope Historic District
Address: 905 31st Avenue
GPS coordinates: 32.36694,-88.72639
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:57
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