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Built in 1855, Dunleith Historic Inn is a National Historic Landmark that remains Mississippi’s sole example of a pre-civil-war mansion.
Dunleith stands on the site originally occupied by “Routhland”, a house built by Job Routh and his wife during the late 18th century. Their daughter, Mary, a widow at only fifteen years old, took Charles Dahlgren as her second husband and inherited the house. In 1855, lightning struck Routhland’s chimney and the home burned to the ground. Dahlgren built a new house in its place in 1856, where Mary died shortly after. In order to settle the estate, Dahlgren sold the new house to Alfred Vidal Davis for $30,000. Davis gave the house the Scottish name of Dunleith. In 1976, William F. Heins purchases the property and starts operation as a Bed & Breakfast.
Dunleith sits on a 40 acre estate which include an original 1790’s carriage house, dairy barn, poultry house, greenhouse, and a three-story brick dependency. The main mansion has a Greek revival design and includes 26 Tuscan columns built of brick and stucco. Porches surround the entire building on the first and second floor. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.
Known as the jewel of the Mississippi River, Natchez is a charming city rich in history and southern hospitality. During your stay, we encourage you to explore our remarkable city and experience true Southern hospitality.
Known as the jewel of the Mississippi River, Natchez is a charming city rich in history and southern hospitality. During your stay, we encourage you to explore our remarkable city and experience true Southern hospitality.