National Register of Historic Places

Longwood

Longwood is a historic place in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000079.

Natchez, Adams County, MississippiListed December 16, 1969NRIS #69000079★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Longwood?

Longwood, also known as Nutt's Folly, is a historic antebellum octagonal mansion located at 140 Lower Woodville Road in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Built in part by enslaved people, the mansion is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, and is a National Historic Landmark. Longwood is the largest octagonal house in the United States.

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Listing details

Name
Longwood
City
Natchez
County
Adams County
Listed on the National Register
December 16, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000079
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
31.53685, -91.40538
When was Longwood listed on the National Register?

Longwood was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1969.

Where is Longwood located?

Longwood is located in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi at approximately 31.53685, -91.40538. See the map above.

Is Longwood a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Longwood is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.