Longwood
Also known as Nutt's Folly
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Longwood
Longwood was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Dec 16, 1969: one of 32 Landmarks in Mississippi and 11 in Natchez. It was among the first 2 of Natchez’s 83 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 86.1 acres.
What it isAntebellum mansion in Natchez, Mississippi. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 279 MB · National Archives↗1860 to today
- 1860Built, designed by Samuel Sloan
- 1969Added to the National Register and named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 57 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1.5 miles southeast of Natchez, MS · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1LongwoodStart here
- 2Hawthorne PlaceFederal · Built 1820 · 0.3 mi on
10 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Longwood
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Longwood
Is Longwood on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 16, 1969 (Register number 69000079).
Is Longwood a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Dec 16, 1969. Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks, 11 of them in Natchez.
Can you visit Longwood?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Longwood?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 279 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73890537 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.