Melrose

Melrose is a two-story mansion in Greek Revival style set on a large estate, featuring symmetrical columns, broad verandas, and fine decorative moldings. The building sits on extensive grounds and contains numerous original furnishings from the 1800s.

A Pennsylvania lawyer who became a planter commissioned the house to be built between 1841 and 1849 by an architect. Its construction took place during the era of Southern economic prosperity before the Civil War.

The rooms here show how wealthy Southern plantation owners lived, filled with original furnishings and objects from that era. These collections tell the story of daily life and prosperity for a particular social class.

Visitors can explore the mansion, outbuildings, and gardens through guided tours offered daily. Accessible accommodations are available for people with disabilities who wish to visit.

The house retains over 80 percent of its original furnishings from the 1840s-1850s in their original positions. This completeness and authenticity make it an exceptional example of how such homes were actually furnished in that era.

Location: Natchez

Inception: 1840s

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Address: 1 Melrose-Montebello Parkway

GPS coordinates: 31.54309,-91.38306

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01