The Elms is a historic mansion in Natchez, Mississippi, United States.
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| Location | 801 Washington St., Natchez, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 31°33′20″N 91°23′48″W / 31.55556°N 91.39667°W / 31.55556; -91.39667 |
| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1804 (1804) |
| Architect | Multiple |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001083[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 7, 1976 |
It is located at 801 Washington Street in Natchez, Mississippi
The mansion was built in 1804.[2] It contained two ground floor rooms, two second floor rooms, a two-room attic, and one chimney.[2] 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.[2]
From 1825 to 1835, it served as the Presbyterian manse.[2] In the early 1840s, it was used as a young ladies’ boarding school.[2] In 1859, it belonged to Mrs and Mr Thomas Thornhill.[3]
Shortly after the American Civil War of 1861–1865, Mosely (John Posey) Drake and Caroline (Love America) Drake purchased the mansion.[2] It remains in their family.[2] The present owner is Esther Carpenter, an artist and a chef.[2]
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 7, 1976. It is used as a bed & breakfast.[2]
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