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Edgewood
As August has rolled in, I feel the sticky, steamy summer we have down here deep in Mississippi. As I ride through my small town I am reminded of the Edgewood mansion. An old Southern mansion in disrepair. Once a glorious home that was cherished by locals is seeking a new owner. This home was included in many weddings, receptions and parties over the years. I was able to tour it one year on our annual Tour of Homes.
It was a breathtaking tour! The home was in need of repair at the time of the tour and only certain parts were open for viewing but I have never seen anything so grand. When it was at it’s prime it could and did rival any mansion, I am sure.
Charles Spencer Butterfield built the home for his second wife, Vivienne Emma Horn Butterfield, around 1910 for a cost of $75,000. Butterfield was the son of John S. Butterfield, who along with Fred W. Norwood, built the sawmill at Norfield (Norwood-Butterfield). Charles sold his interests in the sawmill and was into some other business interests in Brookhaven. When he was close to his 60th birthday, he sold his mansion for $14,000, in addition to all of his other business holdings. He and Vivienne moved off to Florida, where they both died and are buried.
The Hannon family lived in this home for several years. Dr. Hannon who invented Hannon rub. Dr. Hannon believed in natural remedies for his patients and Hannon Rub was an ointment he had created. It was quite popular back in the day, as locally told.
For some interior shots and much more please go here.
Jan
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What a beautiful mansion! I love all the interior photos! It is such a shame that it has been allowed to deteriorate so much. I wish I could have seen it when it was at its peak. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Judith! I was there a couple of times but I only really remember the tour. It had gone down and was needing repair but you could not deny the beauty of it. The porch is absolutely huge and the staircase was so impressive in person. There were bedrooms set back directly under the staircase that were not part of the tour and it was very dark in that area. (Lack of any natural light and poorly lit) It was very mysterious and could give you goose bumps! But with the right owner wanting to live in a small Southern town and wanting an absolute showcase of a home it would be perfect. I hate to see these homes go down. This house is huge inside and perfect for any kind of social gatherings.
What a beautiful house! It makes me want to cry when I see beautiful places so full of history being neglected. It is so sad. Thanks for sharing. I hope that you have a wonderful day!!!
Thank you for you sweet comments! Yes, it is but hopefully someone will realize what a treasure it is and bring it back to its’ former glory.
Wonderful story. I so enjoyed reading it!
I am so glad Connie!
What a beauty! Hopefully someone with the time and money to pour into it will fall in love with it. Can’t you just imagine it all restored?
Lisa, it is beyond anything I can describe. I wish I had more to share on this house. I do so hope someone takes a big interest in it and brings it back to its glory.
Such a shame to see such a fine example of architecture go to ruin. It doesn’t take long either, once moisture enters through a faulty window or a leaking roof, it is all over. Thanks so much for the tour. Hopefully a preservation effort will save it, soon. Sandi
Thanks Sandi. It would be wonderful to see it brought back. It’s a well know house here and I know all the residents would love to see it flourishing again.
Look at the history just sitting there waiting for the right buyer! I hope and pray for the good of your whole town that someone buys it.
What is the asking price?
I am happy to say it has been sold! The current owners are working on bringing it back to its former glory. I believe the whole town is so excited about it!