Maj. Gen. William S. Harney Summer Home, also known as the Harney Mansion, is a historic home located at
Sullivan,
Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1856, and is a 1 3/4-story, eclectic dwelling constructed of native brown
sandstone. The house has a rear wing added between 1869 and 1872. It was the summer home of
William S. Harney
William Selby Harney (August 22, 1800 – May 9, 1889) was a Tennessee-born cavalry officer in the US Army, who became known during the Indian Wars and the Mexican–American War for his brutality and ruthlessness. One of four general officers ...
, who purchased it in 1869.
Harney was known among the Sioux as "Woman Killer" due to his actions (known as the
Harney Massacre Harney may refer to:
Places in the United States
* Harney, Maryland, an unincorporated community
* Harney, Minnesota, an unincorporated community
* Harney Basin, arid basin in south-east Oregon
* Harney County, Oregon
* Harney Lake, shallow alkali ...
) at an Indian village in 1855 at Blue Water Creek.
It is operated as a historic house museum.
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It was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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References
External links
"Foundation Makes Plans to Restore Sullivan's Treasure n Harney Mansion Was Built in 1856", eMissourian.com, August 2005
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri
Historic house museums in Missouri
Houses completed in 1856
Buildings and structures in Crawford County, Missouri
National Register of Historic Places in Crawford County, Missouri
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