Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Auburn
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
1. Auburn Marker
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
[Second plaque]
1787 1867
Erected in 1812 Levi Weeks architect
First owned & occupied by Lyman Harding
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 31° 32.705′ N, 91° 23.588′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. It can be reached from Duncan Avenue west of Duncan Park Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Routhland (approx. 0.4 miles away); Seargent S. Prentiss (approx. half a mile away); Dunleith (approx. half a mile away); White Cottage (approx. 0.6 miles away); Monmouth: Upstairs, Downstairs (approx. 0.7 miles away); Natchez Chapter (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rosenwald Schools - Adams County (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mississippi (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.
Regarding Auburn. Excerpts
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
2. Second Auburn Marker
Documented as the design of Levi Weeks, Auburn was, by his statement, the first house in Mississippi Territory to employ the orders of Architecture. The temple form of the portico was so early and so influential that Auburn must be regarded as one of the most important houses in the South.
Auburn had two owners of distinction. Judge Lyman Harding, the first owner, was the first Attorney General of Mississippi. After his death in 1820 the property was acquired by Dr. Stephen Duncan. Though possessing a fortune in slaves, Dr. Duncan favored emancipation, opposed secession, and refused to support the Confederacy.
In 1911 his descendants deeded Auburn to the city of Natchez. The house is now maintained by the Town and Country Garden Club; the surrounding property has become a municipal park and golf course.
Also see . . .
1. Auburn (PDF). National Historic Landmark nomination for the property, which was designated in 1974. (Prepared by Paul Goeldner; via Mississippi Department of Archives and History) (Submitted on March 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. 1812 Mansion - Auburn in Natchez, Mississippi.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
3. Auburn Markers
Markers are by the farthest ground-floor window on the right.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
4. Auburn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
