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McElroy-Hoye House | |
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| Location | 400 East Church Street, Newton, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 32°19′16″N 89°09′32″W / 32.321240°N 89.158971°W |
| Area | Less than 1 acre |
| Built | c. 1870 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate |
| MPS | Tobacco Warehouses in Richmond, Virginia, 1874–1963 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 100003952 |
| Added to NRHP | May 20, 2019 |
The McElroy-Hoye House is a historic residence located at 400 East Church Street in Newton, Mississippi. Built circa 1870, it is a one-story planter's cottage featuring a mix of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture styles. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 2019, for its architectural significance.
History
[edit]The McElroy-Hoye House was constructed around 1870, although local traditions suggest an earlier date of 1861. It is associated with prominent Newton families, including Dr. J.C. McElroy, a local physician and veteran, and the Hoye family, who were influential merchants in the area. The house underwent significant remodeling in 1921, which added Colonial Revival mantels and Craftsman-style details.
In 2009, the house was moved across Church Street to prevent demolition. A comprehensive restoration effort followed, removing non-original elements from the 1921 renovation and restoring features consistent with its original design. The restoration was completed in 2018.
Architecture
[edit]The McElroy-Hoye House is an excellent example of the Reconstruction-era planter's cottage. Its architectural features include:
- A double-pile center hall plan with a side-gabled roof.
- A full-width undercut front gallery supported by six boxed columns.
- Two-over-four and six-over-six double-hung sash windows.
- A transverse gabled kitchen wing at the rear.
The house's detailed woodwork reflects late Greek Revival and Italianate styles, including decorative window casings, entablatures, and brackets.
Significance
[edit]The McElroy-Hoye House is significant under Criterion C for its architecture. Despite its relocation, it retains its historical integrity and remains a rare example of a Reconstruction-era planter's cottage in Newton County.
References
[edit]- Turnage, Dorothy. Newton Historical and Cultural Commission Notes. July 2018.
- Burris Wagnon. Hoye House Historic Structures Report. Jackson, MS: April 10, 2006.