Blythewood (Amite City, Louisiana)
Blythewood is a historic mansion in Amite City, Louisiana, U.S.. History. The land was granted by New Spain to Reliegh Self. A cotton plantation with a mansion was built prior to the American Civil War of 1861–1865. However, the mansion was subsequently burned down. A new mansion was built for Daniel Hardy Sanders from 1885 to 1888. It was designed in the Colonial Revival architectural style by Drake & Anderson. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 25, 1982. It serves as a bed & breakfast.