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MERREHOPE
905 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Drive
Meridian, MS
MERREHOPE WHOSE NAME IS A combination of the words Meridian,
restoration and hope, is an architectural combination in itself. The home began
as a three-room cottage in 1858 and over the years has been added to be each
subsequent owner. Of course, some of these owners have remained in spirit as
well. Young Eugenia Gary, the teenage daughter of Merrehope’s second owner,
John Gary, died of consumption in the house and has remained. Her gentle spirit
has been reported by staff and visitors alike. Another, more mischievous spirit
may also haunt the Periwinkle Room where staff has seen a human-shaped
indention on the bed.
