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Longwood, Natchez, MS

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Longwood

140 Lower Woodville Rd · Natchez, MS

Why you should go…

Longwood is an unfinished octagonal mansion crowned by an onion dome, designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan for cotton planter Haller Nutt. Work stopped in 1861 when the Northern craftsmen left at the start of the Civil War, and only the nine basement rooms of the 32 planned were completed. Guided tours by Natchez Pilgrimage Tours cover the finished lower level and the bare upper floors, which by the terms of the 1968 donation can never be finished.

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  • #antebellum mansion
  • #guided tour
  • #national historic landmark

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Longwood, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Windsor Ruins

    Free

    Walk an accessible trail around 23 towering Corinthian columns, the remains of a plantation mansion that burned in 1890.

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