The Ervin Lewis House is a historic mansion in Byram, Mississippi, U.S.. It was built for John Coon prior to the

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As Coon came from the North, the

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did not destroy it during the war. It was purchased by Ervin Lewis, who was from South Carolina, after the war. It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style. It has been listed on the

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since December 1, 1989.

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Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Mississippi Greek Revival architecture in Mississippi Houses completed in 1860 Houses in Hinds County, Mississippi {{Mississippi-NRHP-stub