National Register of Historic Places

Monmouth

Monmouth is a historic place in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001001.

Natchez, Adams County, MississippiListed April 26, 1973NRIS #73001001★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Monmouth?

Monmouth is a historic Greek Revival mansion in Natchez, Mississippi. It was built in 1818 by John Hankinson, and renovated about 1853 by John A. Quitman, a former soldier, governor of Mississippi, and military adventurer. The house was declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1986 and a National Historic Landmark in 1988. It inspired the exterior design of Tara in the film Gone with the Wind. It is now a small luxury hotel.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Monmouth
City
Natchez
County
Adams County
Listed on the National Register
April 26, 1973
NRIS reference number
73001001
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
31.56177, -91.38590
When was Monmouth listed on the National Register?

Monmouth was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1973.

Where is Monmouth located?

Monmouth is located in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi at approximately 31.56177, -91.38590. See the map above.

Is Monmouth a National Historic Landmark?

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