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Longwood


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 23 attractions in Natchez
Traveler Description:
Construction on this architectural gem, the largest octagonal house in the U.S., began in 1860, but was interrupted by the onset of war. A National...... more » Construction on this architectural gem, the largest octagonal house in the U.S., began in 1860, but was interrupted by the onset of war. A National Historic Landmark, the still-unfinished mansion is an enduring symbol of the impact of the Civil War. « less
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Attraction type: Historic home
Address: 140 Lower Woodville Road Natchez, MS 39120
Tel: 601-442-5193

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5 of 5 stars
jtim256   1 contribution
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Nov 1, 2009

I was expecting this tour to be dull, but boy was I wrong. This was GREAT. Even incomplete, the house is amazing. Addy was our tour guide and her love for the plantation and for the story of Haller and Julia Nutt still bring tears to my eyes. She puts her heart into the tour and THAT makes this an... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bodakina   4 contributions
Shreveport, Louisiana
Sep 6, 2009

My fiancé and I drove to Natchez for a day trip to see the antebellum houses. We did the Pilgrimage Tour that included three houses, lunch at the Stanton house, and a carriage ride. Out of the entire tour, the Longwood house was the best part of it! We toured the basement of the house, which is the only complete... more

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5 of 5 stars
tjh780   24 contributions
indiana
Aug 26, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Longwood was to be a beautiful 'town home' for the family. They had numerous plantation homes out in the surrounding country side. It is a magnificent structure with an interesting story. more

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5 of 5 stars
lacharlie   47 contributions
Zachary, la
Jul 31, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is such a beautiful plantation and one that stands out in history and style. We wanted to tour some "unique" plantation homes while we were in Natchez since we live close to St. Francisville, La. and have seen all of the Greek Revival style plantation homes. This truly fit the ticket. The owner wanted something different from all the... more

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5 of 5 stars
TAPPY   13 contributions
Louisiana
Jul 25, 2009

This is a must see for Natchez The house is awesome...and take time to stroll the grounds. We went at 9 am - first tour - and had our own personal tour guide. This house will blow you away. more

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5 of 5 stars
The_Diva777   19 contributions
Hattiesburg, MS
Apr 23, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

This trip we went on in Feb was my 5th time to tour Longwood and I'm not tired of it yet. I keep bringing people to Natchez and invariably, to Longwood. There is a cemetary in the woods directly in front of the house that the tour guides today do not tell you about. The old tour guides, 10 years... more

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5 of 5 stars
krpack   2 contributions
krpack
Apr 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I live in Louisiana and have toured MANY plantations over the years - this house blew my socks off. It is grand, unique and full of history. The garden club that keeps it up does a great job of the tour and you are free to wander the grounds after the house tour. At $12/adult t is more expensive than... more

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5 of 5 stars
OKworldtraveler   7 contributions
Oklahoma
Oct 18, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

Beginning with the drive up the winding road you feel you are traveling back in time. Then the sight of this grand home takes your breath. You must see it. The grounds are beautiful, which not only includes the massive six story home, (only the basement floor finished inside) but also a kitchen building separate from the house, servants' quarters,... more

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5 of 5 stars
TickleMeIrish   24 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Jun 9, 2008
7
people found this review helpful

As a novice Civil War Historian/business traveller I feel there may be no other site that truly brings home the effects of the war between the States like Longwood! To witness first hand the hollow shell that stands today as a lasting reminder of the past grandeur of the Old South is haunting. As you drive down the long gravel... more

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5 of 5 stars
bantamalabama   1 contribution
alabama
Jun 4, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Years ago probably in the early 1960's i was maby 10 or 12 years old I visited longwood with my parents. The house was in process of a change of owenership or something like that. We toured it and we were the only ones there. It was real layed back not commercialized like now. The person showing it to us... more

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Longwood Address

140 Lower Woodville Road, Natchez, MS 39120
Tel: 601-442-5193