Heathman Plantation, building in Heathman, Mississippi, United States
Heathman Plantation is a historic farm property in Sunflower County featuring brick and wood structures from the 19th century. The site includes a 1911 commissary building, barns, storage sheds, and open fields that once produced cotton, corn, and soybeans.
Originally called Dogwood Ridge Plantation, the property was founded in 1848 by James Brown and covered roughly 8000 acres of cotton cultivation. In 1871, James Martin Heathman purchased the estate after marrying Lillie Brown and renamed it; the property was later also known as Billups Plantation.
The name reflects James Martin Heathman, who acquired the property in 1871 and gave it his name. The buildings and surrounding fields show how farming shaped daily life and community identity for generations.
The property is best reached by car since public transportation options are limited in this rural area. Visitors should treat the historic buildings with respect by not climbing on them or disturbing the grounds.
The commissary building stands surrounded by tall oak trees that form a formal entrance and frame the site's historical character. This arrangement creates a grand arrival, reflecting how the plantation was organized and presented.
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