National Register of Historic Places

Elms, The

Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi
Listed
November 7, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001083

About this property

The Elms is a historic mansion in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. It is located at 801 Washington Street in Natchez, Mississippi. The mansion was built in 1804. It contained two ground floor rooms, two second floor rooms, a two-room attic, and one chimney. A decade later, in 1815, it was extended with a new two-story wing, a formal parlor on the first floor and a master bedroom on the second floor. From 1825 to 1835, it served as the Presbyterian manse. In the early 1840s, it was used as a young ladies’ boarding school. In 1859, it belonged to Mrs and Mr Thomas Thornhill. Shortly after the American Civil War of 1861–1865, Mosely (John Posey) Drake and Caroline (Love America) Drake purchased the mansion. It remains in their family. The present owner is Esther Carpenter, an artist and a chef. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 7, 1976. It is used as a bed & breakfast. As of July 18, 2025, the Elms is no longer operating as a B&B. The property is now for sale. Google the address above and you will find purchase information.

Location

215 S. Pine St.
Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi
31.55570, -91.39669

Categories

HEALTH/MEDICINEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Elms, The listed on the National Register?

Elms, The was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Elms, The?

Elms, The is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Elms, The is recorded as the industrial era.

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