Built 1804 (1804) Opened 1804 Phone +1 601-445-5979 | NRHP Reference # 76001083 Area 8,000 m² Added to NRHP 7 November 1976 | |
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Address 801 Washington St, Natchez, MS 39120, USA Similar Hope Farm, Weymouth Hall, The Briars, Linden, Brandon Hall | ||
The Elms is a historic mansion in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi.
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Location
It is located at 801 Washington Street in Natchez, Mississippi
History
The mansion was built in 1804. It contained two ground floor rooms, two second floor rooms, a two-room attic, and one chimney. A decade later, in 1815, it was extended with a new two-story wing, a formal parlor on the first floor and a master bedroom on the second floor.
From 1825 to 1835, it served as a Presbyterian manse. In the early 1840s, it was used as a young ladies’ boarding school. In 1859, it belonged to Mrs and Mr Thomas Thornhill.
Shortly after the American Civil War of 1861-1865, Mosely (John Posey) Drake (1817-1899) and Caroline (Love America) Drake (1823-1901) purchased the mansion. It remains in their family. The present owner is Esther Carpenter, an artist and a chef.
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 7, 1976. It is used as a Bed & Breakfast.