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"Home of Dr. J. R. Watson, Holmes County. Built by the Marlows about 100 years ago (1830-1840) who lived in it until after the War between States. It was acquired by the Watson family who now occupy it. A fine example of early southern American architecture in an appropriate setting of flowers, bowers and spacious lawns."

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  • Title: Mississippi, A Pictorial History, 1798-1937, Arranged by Mississippi Historical Research, a W.P.A. Project, 1936-1937
  • Description: "Home of Dr. J. R. Watson, Holmes County. Built by the Marlows about 100 years ago (1830-1840) who lived in it until after the War between States. It was acquired by the Watson family who now occupy it. A fine example of early southern American architecture in an appropriate setting of flowers, bowers and spacious lawns."
  • Call Number: Series 0443
  • Filename: 73473-sb2-06.tif