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Stanton Hall

Stanton Hall, also known as Belfast, is a Greek Revival mansion within the Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District at 401 High Street in Natchez, Mississippi. Its history begins in 1857. A drive of 0.5 mi reaches Rosalie Mansion.

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Where
In Natchez
68 places to stay
Open since
1857
Wikipedia readers
6.2K
a year · #3,181 of 7,799
In brief

A museum inside Natchez

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 67 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Natchez

Stanton Hall is inside Natchez, which has 68 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Established in 1857

Stanton Hall dates from 1857. About ↓

Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov

February, March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

This is the year’s weather near Stanton Hall.

Jan59° / 38°
Feb63° / 41°
Mar71° / 48°
Apr77° / 54°
May84° / 62°
Jun90° / 69°
Jul92° / 72°
Aug92° / 71°
Sep88° / 66°
Oct79° / 54°
Nov69° / 45°
Dec61° / 40°
Typical highs and lows in Natchez. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Natchez. Natchez’s full climate →
About

Stanton Hall

Stanton Hall, also known as Belfast, is a Greek Revival mansion within the Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District at 401 High Street in Natchez, Mississippi. Built in the 1850s, it is one of the most opulent antebellum mansions to survive in the southeastern United States. It is now operated as a historic house museum by the Pilgrimage Garden Club. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974; a contributing property to the Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District in 1979; and a Mississippi Landmark in 1995. It is open for tours year round.

Type
Museum
Established
1857
Listed
National Historic Landmark (1974) · National Register of Historic Places (1974) · Mississippi Landmark (1995) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1979)
Wikipedia readers
6.2K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Hotels and campgrounds near Stanton Hall

To stay close, try Natchez (68) and Vidalia (7).

Stanton Hall12Vidalia7Ferriday3Ridgecrest2Spokane2Cloverdale1Jonesville3Crosby1Natchez10 mi
Stanton Hall12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Rosalie Mansion
  2. 2Natchez
In town

Natchez

68 places to stay · 21 hotels · 3 motels · 41 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins

You’re already here.

14,880 people

5 min drive

Vidalia

7 places to stay · 5 hotels · 2 RV parks

3,925 people

2 mi west of Stanton Hall

15 min drive

Ferriday

3 places to stay · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds

2,984 people

10 mi northwest of Stanton Hall

10 min drive

Ridgecrest

2 places to stay · 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins

539 people

8 mi west of Stanton Hall

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Stanton HallDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Natchezin town—68 21 hotels · 3 motels · 41 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins14,880$119K—
Vidalia2 mi west5 min7 5 hotels · 2 RV parks3,925$153KC−
Ferriday10 mi northwest15 min3 1 motel · 2 campgrounds2,984$85K—
Ridgecrest8 mi west10 min2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins539$58K—
Spokane 23% vacation homes10 mi north15 min2 2 hotels442——
Cloverdale5 mi south5 min1 1 RV park676——
Jonesville26 mi west40 min3 2 motels · 1 RV park1,531$113K—
Crosby28 mi southeast40 min1 1 RV park216$56K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

AEXAlexandria70 mi
BTRBaton Rouge Metropolitan73 mi
MLUMonroe Regional75 mi
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans · major hub128 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Stanton Hall’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also near Stanton Hall

Other well-known places within 66 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

USS Cairo: Katyrw, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rosalie Mansion: Elisa Rolle, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Natchez National Historical Park: Calstanhope, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vicksburg National Military Park: Eoghanacht at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Afton Villa Gardens: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Old Courthouse Museum: David.rorick, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Visiting Stanton Hall: the answers

Is Stanton Hall in Natchez?

Yes. It’s inside Natchez, MS.

When is the best time to visit Stanton Hall?

February, March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 63–84°.

What is the closest airport to Stanton Hall?

Alexandria (AEX), about 70 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 128 miles.

Where should I stay near Stanton Hall?

Natchez (in town, 68 places to stay), Vidalia (2 mi, 7 places to stay) and Ferriday (10 mi, 3 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from people in Natchez

There are no tips yet, so start one in Natchez’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.