James C. Purnell House
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The James C Purnell House is at 504 Summit Street in Winona, Mississippi
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The house was built in 1873 by Major Frank Hawkins, a prominent business man and builder. The architecture is a combination of Greek revival and Italinate. Upon his death in 1896 the home fell to his daughter Mamie and her husband James C Purnell. Mr Purnell was an important figure in early Winona. He was a businessman, philanthropist, city official and
builder of Winona's first public school. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1990. The home remained in the Hawkins/Purnell family until 1989 when it was purchased by Rickey and Debbie Price.
Winona, Mississippi
Winona is a city in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 5,482 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County....
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The house was built in 1873 by Major Frank Hawkins, a prominent business man and builder. The architecture is a combination of Greek revival and Italinate. Upon his death in 1896 the home fell to his daughter Mamie and her husband James C Purnell. Mr Purnell was an important figure in early Winona. He was a businessman, philanthropist, city official and
builder of Winona's first public school. The home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1990. The home remained in the Hawkins/Purnell family until 1989 when it was purchased by Rickey and Debbie Price.