Architecture in Mississippi

From 19th-century Greek Revival classics to the 21st-century Frank Gehry works, Mississippi’s architecture is a grand depiction of a remarkable evolution. In Natchez, Vicksburg, Columbus, Aberdeen, Holly Springs, and countless other communities, the wealth of 19th-century Mississippi is seen in the columned classics of the plantation era. Near West Point, architecture students from around the world continue to marvel at the construction of Waverley. The capital city of Jackson is home to the Mississippi State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion (the second oldest continuously occupied executive residence in the country), and our awe-inspiring Old Capitol. Mississippi is dotted with definitive examples of periods and styles, ranging from Queen Anne and Italianate to shotgun and craftsman. Stellar specimens, such as a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum designed by Frank Gehry, round out Mississippi’s architectural heritage, which spans more than three centuries and embodies the finest of American architecture. For more information, request a tour guide, use our trip planner, check out some of the places to visit, or contact us today to start planning your trip.

Mississippi State Capitol

Jackson   FEATURED

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Designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1986 and a National Historic Landmark in 2016, the Mississippi State Capitol has been the seat of the state’s government since 1903. The National Park Service describes the building as “…an exceptional example of […]

Montrose and the Montrose Museum

Holly Springs   FEATURED

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Montrose is a two-story columned Greek Revival home built as a wedding present for the daughter of Alfred Brooks. It is now operated by the Holly Springs Garden Club as a house museum. The arboretum contains over 50 different specimens […]

Monmouth Historic Inn

Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens

Natchez   FEATURED

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Set in a landmark 1818 mansion on 26 acres of gardens, this stately inn is 2 miles from the Mississippi River and 1 mile from the antebellum Melrose mansion in Natchez National Historical Park. The antiques-furnished rooms and suites feature turndown […]

Dunleith

Dunleith Historic Inn

Natchez   FEATURED

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Built in 1855, Dunleith Historic Inn is a National Historic Landmark that operates as a hotel and event venue in Natchez, Mississippi. Dunleith has 22 guestrooms throughout the property, plus luxury amenities such as a restaurant, bar, and pool. The historic home hosts events of all kinds including celebrations, galas, family reunions, […]

Longwood

Longwood

Natchez   FEATURED

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Longwood is a historic mansion located in Natchez. It is the largest octagonal house in the United States, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and designated as a National Historic Landmark. The home was designed in the […]

Rosalie Mansion

Rosalie Mansion and Gardens

Natchez   FEATURED

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Built in 1823, Rosalie Mansion is a stunning pre-Civil War estate in Natchez that is open for tours daily. The home’s elegant design inspired many of the grand Greek Revival homes that define Natchez today. During the Civil War, one […]

Melrose

Melrose

Natchez   FEATURED

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One of the best preserved historic estates in the Deep South, Melrose is a 15,000 square feet mansion situated on 80 acres in Natchez. The home is said to reflect “perfection” in its Greek Revival design. The estate is part […]

Anchuca Historic Mansion

Anchuca Historic Mansion & Inn

Vicksburg    FEATURED

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Anchuca was first constructed in the late 1820s but was later upgraded with Greek revival styling in the late 1840s by wealthy Vicksburg residents, Jane and Victor Wilson. The home now serves as a bed and breakfast and restaurant. It […]

William Johnson House

William Johnson House

Natchez

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The William Johnson House is the historic home of William Johnson, a free black barber in Natchez. The National Park Service maintains two buildings at the site: the Johnson home and the adjoining McCallum House. The Johnson House offers a […]

Hollywood Plantation

The Baby Doll House

Benoit

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The Baby Doll House, also known as The Burrus House and later Hollywood Plantation, was constructed by John C. Burrus in 1861, standing as a significant historical landmark. Settling in the county in the 1830s, Burrus established a plantation and […]

Hopson Plantation

Hopson Hospitality

Clarksdale

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Located on the historic Hopson Plantation in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the property traces its roots to 1852, when the Hopson family established what would grow into one of the Delta’s largest agricultural operations. Today, Hopson is a working gathering place, honoring […]

Magnolias of Aberdeen

Magnolias of Aberdeen

Aberdeen

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The Magnolias of Aberdeen, built in 1850, stands as a stunning example of late antebellum Greek revival architecture, featuring a grand columned front portico and a mahogany double staircase with a Waterford chandelier. Once home to the Sykes family for […]