Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Site of D'Evereux Hall Orphan Asylum

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 23, 2023

1. Site of D'Evereux Hall Orphan Asylum Marker

Inscription.
William St. John Elliot, a wealthy planter, died in 1855. He willed his mansion. D'Evereux Hall, to the Catholic church to become a boys' orphanage. His widow, Anna Elliot, who wanted the house to remain in her family, purchased the estate from the church. With the proceeds, the church secured thirty-five acres nearby for the orphanage. A new brick building was built and more than 1,500 boys were cared for from 1861-1966 under the guidance of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.

Erected 2023 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.

Location. 31° 33.618′ N, 91° 23.67′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from Aldrich Street near Old Devereaux St, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Old Devereaux St, Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Stallone Family (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Natchez Civil Rights and Old D'Evereux Street (about 800 feet away); Good Neighbors - Alexanders and Gonnellinis

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(about 800 feet away); Voss Family and A-B Motor Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Catherine Street and Fourth Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. John B. Banks House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holy Family Church and School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Natchez NAACP Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.

More about this marker. Marker is on the grounds of the Cathedral school parking/bus lot.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 23, 2023

2. Site of D'Evereux Hall Orphan Asylum Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.