Foster-Fair House

Foster--Fair House
Location 507 South Columbus Avenue, Louisville, Mississippi
Coordinates 33°07′04″N 89°03′09″W / 33.11778°N 89.05250°W / 33.11778; -89.05250 (Foster--Fair House)Coordinates: 33°07′04″N 89°03′09″W / 33.11778°N 89.05250°W / 33.11778; -89.05250 (Foster--Fair House)
Area 1.3 acres (0.53 ha)
Architectural style carolina I-house
NRHP reference # 00000332[1]
Added to NRHP November 29, 2000

The Foster-Fair House is a historic two-story house in Louisville, Mississippi. It was built in 1842 by Samuel Washington Smyth.[2] It was acquired by Dr. Edward Foster, a settler and physician who was related to Vice President John C. Calhoun, in 1852.[2]

The property was designed as an I-house, with Greek Revival features.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 29, 2000.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Foster--Fair House". National Park Service. Retrieved July 15, 2018. With accompanying pictures
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