Cottage Gardens, Federal and Greek Revival house in Natchez, United States.
The residence combines architectural elements of both Federal and Greek Revival styles, featuring one and a half floors across its substantial structure.
Built in 1795 for Don José Vidal, Cottage Gardens became part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as a contributing property.
The property represents architectural transitions in the American South, incorporating design elements from both early Federal and subsequent Greek Revival periods.
Located within the Upriver Residential District of Natchez, the house sits on four acres of land at coordinates 31°34′8″N and 91°23′43″W.
Earl Norman, a photographer, acquired ownership of the property after its initial construction, followed by William C. McGehee in 1963.
Location: Natchez
Inception: 1840
Architectural style: Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 1.5
Part of: Natchez Historic District, Upriver Residential District
Address: 816 Myrtle Avenue
GPS coordinates: 31.56889,-91.39528
Latest update: April 2, 2025 14:20
Stanton Hall
869 m
King's Tavern
998 m
Magnolia Hall
1.5 km
Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District
1.3 km
House on Ellicott's Hill
1.1 km
Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture
1.2 km
Commercial Bank and Banker's House
1.3 km
The Elms
1.5 km
The Burn
410 m
Neibert-Fisk House
884 m
First Presbyterian Church of Natchez
1.4 km
Airlie
90 m
William Johnson House
1.4 km
Smith-Bontura-Evans House
1.3 km
Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District
1.1 km
Weymouth Hall
693 m
Clifton Heights Historic District
449 m
United States Courthouse
1.3 km
Temple B'nai Israel
1.5 km
Dr. Charles H. Dubs Townhouse
895 m
Myrtle Bank
796 m
Brumfield High School
1.3 km
Cemetery Bluff District
898 m
Natchez Institute
1.2 km
John Baynton House
1.4 km
Tillman House
920 m
Stanton Hall
836 m
Magnolia Hall
1.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes