House on Ellicott's Hill

The House on Ellicott's Hill features a raised brick basement, two-story facade, and a central gable with surrounding shed roofs attached at the top.

Major Andrew Ellicott raised the first American flag at this location in 1797, marking the end of Spanish control over the Mississippi Territory.

The Federal architectural details, including vaulted ceilings and fanlighted doorways, represent the early design preferences of wealthy Natchez merchants.

Visitors can explore the oldest surviving territorial-period building in Natchez, which underwent extensive restoration by the Natchez Garden Club in 1934.

The house incorporates bousillage construction in its upper story walls, using a mixture of mud and Spanish moss similar to French Louisiana buildings.

Location: Natchez

Inception: 1800

Floors above the ground: 2

Part of: Natchez Historic District, Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District

Address: 215 North Canal Street

GPS coordinates: 31.56249,-91.40361

Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:36