It was built in 1820 for Peter Simmons, a settler, planter, and cotton dealer.

[2] The house was built on a 400-acre plantation.

[2] Simmons grew cotton, and it was sold in New Orleans.

[2] The house has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 16, 1977.

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