Magee, Nehemiah, House

SW of Mt. Hermon, Mt. Hermon, Louisiana. County/parish: Washington.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places August 12, 1982. NRIS 82002802.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Eight Cedars

From Wikipedia:

Nehemiah Magee House

Nehemiah Magee House, located southwest of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana, is a historic house built around 1810 and expanded in the mid-19th century. Initially, as one-room log cabin, it evolved into a large farmhouse and is one of the few remaining log structures of its age in the region.

The house is significant as the home of Nehemiah Magee, a prominent local politician and participant in the 1861 Louisiana secession convention. It has remained in the Magee family, retaining historical features despite alterations. The house's evolution from a simple log cabin to a larger farmhouse showcases the architectural development in the area during the early 19th century.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/73975159

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