Windsor Ruins, Antebellum mansion in the United States
Description
Windsor Ruins is what remains of a once-grand plantation house built in the Greek Revival style with soaring columns and expansive grounds. The site preserves the striking stone foundations and surviving columns that once supported the main structure of this substantial dwelling.
History
Construction took place from 1859 to 1861, and the mansion remarkably survived the Civil War intact. An accidental fire in 1890 consumed the wooden structure, leaving only the stone framework that stands today.
Culture
The towering columns reflect how wealthy planters once expressed their status through grand architecture. These remains show visitors the visual language of power and prosperity that defined plantation society.
Practical
The site is accessible year-round without requiring admission fees and allows visitors to walk freely among the ruins. The open landscape makes it suitable for photography, outdoor meals, and exploring at your own pace.
Did you know?
The columns here rank among the tallest surviving examples from any antebellum mansion in Mississippi. Their stone construction proved far more durable than the wooden frame that once connected them.
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