Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Elms Court
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
1. Elms Court Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 31° 31.92′ N, 91° 23.719′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker can be reached from John R Junkin Drive (Business U.S. 61) half a mile south of Lower Woodville Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 542 John R Junkin Dr, Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gloucester Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Seargent S. Prentiss (approx. half a mile away); Longwood (approx. 0.7 miles away); Auburn (approx. 0.9 miles away); Grand Village of the Natchez Indians (approx. one mile away); Ceremonial Center (approx. one mile away); Road to Fort Rosalie (approx. 1.1 miles away); Historical Archaeology - the Chief's House and Temple (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.
Regarding Elms Court. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
Constructedin ca. 1836, Elms Court is a significant and well-preserved example of the Greek Revival style and is one of the most prominent “suburban villas” in the Natchez region. Its notable galleries, which were added across the entire facade in ca. 1852, are possibly the most lavish use of ornamental iron in Mississippi. In addition to its architectural interest, Elms Court is significant as the residence of Ayers P. Merrill, a locally important merchant, planter and diplomat.
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1. Elms Court (also Elmscourt). National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the property, which was listed in 1977. (Prepared by William C. Allen, Architectural Historian; via Mississippi Department of Archives and History) (Submitted on March 25, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Elms Court. Built for Katherine and Eliza Evans, daughters of Lewis Evans, a prominent planter, in the Greek Revival style with four columns supporting a two-story portico over the main entrance. Elms Court is not a plantation home, it is one of the most prominent of the Suburban Villas in the Natchez region. (Natchez Democrat, "2022 Spring Pilgrimage"; via Issuu) (Submitted on March 25, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
2. Elms Court Marker
Marker is underneath the porch light to the right of the front door.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
3. Elms Court
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
