J. Neely Johnson House, Greek Revival residence in Sacramento, United States.

The J. Neely Johnson House is a residence built in Greek Revival style featuring symmetrical design, prominent columns, and classical proportions from the 1850s. The architectural details reflect formal design principles of that era with balanced facades and traditional structural elements.

Built in 1853 for William Cozzens, the house later became home to J. Neely Johnson prior to his service as California's fourth governor. The change of ownership shows how this residence passed through the hands of prominent figures in 19th-century Sacramento.

The house shows the building tastes of prosperous Sacramento residents in the 1850s who favored Eastern architectural styles. Such homes reflected how early settlers brought familiar classical designs from the East Coast to their new communities in California.

The house stands in a residential neighborhood of Sacramento and is visible from the street. Visitors can park nearby and explore the area on foot to view the architectural details and surroundings.

The house was bought in January 1856 by David S. Terry, a California Supreme Court justice, who lived there during his duel with Senator David Broderick; Broderick was shot by Terry and died three days later. Johnson, Selden A. McMeans and Terry were prominent members of the American Party, the "Know Nothings", and it is speculated the party held some private meetings in this home.