Palatial Greek Revival mansion featuring original 19th-century furnishings, imported marble mantels, and elaborate pier mirrors across five grand stories.
General Information
Tours begin at the top of every hour; last tour starts at 4pm
Youth (13–17): $20
Children 12 & under: Free
How to Get There
From downtown Natchez, head north on Pearl Street, turn right onto High Street, and continue until you reach the entrance at the corner of High and North Commerce Streets.
Overview
The Stanton Hall, completed in 1857, is one of the most opulent antebellum mansions in the American South. Designed by architect Thomas Rose for Irish immigrant and cotton magnate Frederick Stanton, the five-story Greek Revival home occupies an entire city block in downtown Natchez. The mansion features lavish interiors with imported marble mantels from New York, gilt mirrors from France, and gasoliers from Philadelphia. Its double parlors, grand hallways, and original Gothic-style furnishings reflect the wealth and ambition of its original owner. The home was briefly known as “Belfast,” a nod to Stanton’s birthplace, before becoming Stanton Hall.
After Stanton’s death in 1859, the home was later converted into the Stanton College for Young Ladies in 1894. In 1938, the Pilgrimage Garden Club acquired the property and restored it to its former grandeur. Today, Stanton Hall is a National Historic Landmark and a centerpiece of the Natchez Pilgrimage Tours. Visitors can explore the mansion through guided tours that highlight its architectural splendor and historical significance. With its towering columns, intricate millwork, and preserved period décor, Stanton Hall offers a vivid glimpse into the antebellum South’s elite lifestyle.
This article uses material from the official website and tourism pages for the Stanton Hall, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
