Green Leaves, Greek Revival mansion in Natchez, United States
Description
Green Leaves is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1838 that has stayed in the same family for generations, keeping its original furniture, carpets, and wallpapers from the 1800s largely unchanged. The house contains historical collections throughout its rooms and features an old oak tree in the rear garden.
History
A French lawyer named Edward P Fourniquet built the house in 1838, and a banker named George Washington Koontz purchased it in 1849. Since then it has remained with Koontz's descendants and has never left their care.
Culture
The interior shows how people lived and what they valued during the mid-1800s in America. The preserved rooms with their original furnishings and decorations reveal the everyday tastes and habits of the family that called it home.
Practical
The property sits on South Rankin Street and the gardens are accessible for visitors to walk through and enjoy the grounds. The house operates with limited hours, so it's best to plan your visit in advance and check current availability before going.
Did you know?
The house displays a collection of hand-painted porcelain decorated with birds that has been carefully kept through the generations. A sword once used at the Battle of Waterloo was owned by the family for many years and served the special purpose of cutting wedding cakes.
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