Waverley Mansion is a Greek Revival mansion in West Point, Mississippi. Built in 1852, it was designed by Colonel George H. Young, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: Clay County, West Point, Mississippi, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Clay County, West Point
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2869, SRC-2870, SRC-3969, SRC-3970 - Built in 1852
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2871, SRC-2869, SRC-2870 - Architectural style: Greek Revival
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2869, SRC-2870, SRC-6944, SRC-6945, SRC-9296, SRC-9648 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2869, SRC-2870, SRC-6946, SRC-6944, SRC-9296, SRC-9648 - Designed by Colonel George H. Young
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13528, SRC-14845, SRC-17360
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13528 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/73001004.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14845 — City of West Point, Mississippi (official municipal site) — Waverley Mansion (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17360 — https://www.historic-structures.com/ms/west_point/waverley.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2869 — Waverley (West Point, Mississippi) – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2870 — Waverley Plantation Mansion | American Battlefield Trust (Tier 2, institutional_heritage; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2871 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form, Waverley (NHLS 73001004) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3969 — ms.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3970 — loc.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6944 — The New Southern View Ezine – Waverley Plantation Mansion (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6945 — Old House Dreams – 1852 Waverley, West Point, MS (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6946 — Waverly Plantation, West Point – Roadtrippers (Tier 3, travel-guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9296 — Waverly | Mississippi Encyclopedia (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9648 — Mississippi Legislature, Senate Concurrent Resolution 575 (2017 Regular Session) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Waverley Mansion?
Waverley Mansion was designed by Colonel George H. Young.
Where is Waverley Mansion located?
Waverley Mansion is located in West Point, Mississippi.