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Faulkner, William, House

Faulkner, William, House is a historic place in Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000028.

Oxford, Lafayette County, MississippiListed May 23, 1968NRIS #68000028★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Faulkner, William, House?

Rowan Oak was the home of author William Faulkner in Oxford, Mississippi. It is a primitive Greek Revival house originally built in 1844 for Robert B Sheegog, an Irish immigrant farmer from Tennessee. Faulkner purchased the house when it was in disrepair in 1930, and resided there until his death in 1962. The home has been owned and operated by the University of Mississippi since 1972, and is open to the public year-round.

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Listing details

Name
Faulkner, William, House
City
Oxford
County
Lafayette County
State
Mississippi
Listed on the National Register
May 23, 1968
NRIS reference number
68000028
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.35923, -89.52529
When was Faulkner, William, House listed on the National Register?

Faulkner, William, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968.

Where is Faulkner, William, House located?

Faulkner, William, House is located in Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi at approximately 34.35923, -89.52529. See the map above.

Is Faulkner, William, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Faulkner, William, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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