Longwood the largest octagonal house in the united states is an historic antebellum mansion located in natchez mississippi.
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Longwood also known as nutt s folly is a historic antebellum octagonal mansion located at 140 lower woodville road in natchez mississippi united states the mansion is on the u s.
Longwood is located at 140 lower woodville road in natchez mississippi.
Longwood is a must see for every visitor as it has a history unlike any other in the area.
You ll find the grand home of longwood hidden in natchez mississippi.
This stunning architectural landmark is the nation s largest octagonal house and it s certainly impressive at what would have been 30 000 square feet and six floors.
Our guide explained everything and gave many interesting facts.
Regarded as the most religious state in the u s mississippi is not only home to norris bookbinding company the largest bible binding plant in the country but it also.
Longwood has a geometrical floor plan that is repeated on the basement first and second stories.
Longwood has the distinction of being the largest octagonal shaped house in america.
Named after the mississippi river the state of mississippi lies on the southern end of the united states of america and has the gulf of mexico to its south while the namesake river covers the state s western border.
The rotundas are surrounded by four octagonal shaped rooms each measuring 20 by 34 feet.
I came about 3 years ago and the tour was wonderful.
Longwood is the crown jewel of the historic properties of natchez and can be toured seven days a week between 9 00 a m.
For more information on longwood s location and hours of operation call 601 442 5193.
Longwood is the largest octagonal house in the united states.
A main floor for dining and entertainment a third floor with six bed chambers a fourth floor with.
With the last tour available at 4 30.
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National register of historic places and is a national historic landmark.
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Longwood plantation was designed in a style known as moorish revival an ornate and exotic architectural style popular at that time with architects in europe and america due to their fascination with oriental design.
Hours of operation are subject to seasonal changes.
There is a central octagon or rotunda 24 feet across on each of these floors.
Tickets are available through natchez pilgrimage tours located in the natchez visitor center.
The mansion is known for its octagonal design byzantine onion shaped dome and the contrast between the finished first floor and the unfinished upper floors.
Longwood is open daily except thanksgiving day christmas eve and christmas day.
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