Summer Trees


Summer Trees is a historic mansion near Red Banks, Mississippi.

Location

The mansion is located on Mayhome Road near Red Banks, Mississippi.

History

The mansion was built from 1820 to 1825. It was designed in the Greek [Revival architecture|Greek Revival architectural style]. It was purchased by Washington S. Taylor, the son of Sanders Washington Taylor, in 1851. Taylor sold it to pay off debts in the 1880s.
The mansion was left vacant from 1900 to 1935, until it was purchased by Mr and Mrs Neely Grant. The Grants restored it. In 1969, they sold it to Mr and Mrs Alfred Cowles, Jr.

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National [Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Mississippi|National Register of Historic Places] since January 19, 1979.