It’s been a while since our last Historic Southern Home tour! Today, I’ve got the major wanderlust itch to head down to Natchez, MS to stay at Dunleith Historic Inn.
Like many of the old plantations in Mississippi, Dunleith has been turned into a luxury inn. The main house was built in 1856, and still includes some of the original plantation’s elements today. The Greek Revival style house has 26 columns and many floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow access to the porch. The plantation is made up of 40 beautifully maintained acres, and also includes additional buildings dating all the way back to the 1790s.
The plantation was originally owned by Routh and, later, Dahlgren families, but tragically burned to the ground in 1855. A new house was built and later sold, taking the new name Dunleith.
Today, the Inn has 22 guest rooms in 3 different buildings: The Courtyard, The Dairy Barn, and The Main House. There’s even a fine dining restaurant located in the old carriage house.
Here are just a few photos of the historic property from many many years ago.
All photos via Dunleith Historic Inn.
Oh wow, what a beautiful home! I love touring historic houses, these are gorgeous photos. Visiting from Inspired Bloggers Network :)
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