Longwood
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A grandiose octagonal home crowned by a large dome stands out among the antebellum mansions.

📜 A grandiose octagonal home crowned by a large dome, Longwood stands out among Natchez's antebellum mansions.
🔍 Billed as the largest octagonal home in the United States, it comprises six levels including a basement and an observatory. Its unfinished upper floors are purposely maintained as a reminder of the Civil War's cost and one man's unfulfilled dream.

Why Go

🏰 Grandiose antebellum mansion with unique octagonal architecture🌳 Secluded amidst a vast tract of wooded land, offering a step back in time⏳ Witness an unfinished state, a reminder of the Civil War's cost🚶‍♀️ Guided tours provide opportunity to see the massive inner shell of the rotunda🏛️ Significant historical site reflecting the impact of the Civil War

Why Avoid

🗓️ Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Tips

📍 Located south of downtown Natchez🎟️ Tickets available through Natchez Pilgrimage Tours online or at their office🧭 Guided tours are available.

Cost

💰 Admission fee applies.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 9:00 a.m.

  • 4:00 p.m. (non-summer months)🕒 Daily, 9:00 a.m.
  • 3:00 p.m. (summer months)

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