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

Auburn

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024

1. Auburn Marker

Inscription. has been designated a National Historic Landmark
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]
In memory of Stephen M. Duncan
1787 1867 in whose honor Elsie Armour Duncan and Stephen Duncan Pringle his heirs bequeathed to the City of Natchez in 1911 “Auburn” this lovely mansion and its environs to establish for all time a shrine of beauty and a playground for the enjoyment of the people of Natchez
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 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. Marker can be reached from Duncan Avenue west of Duncan Park Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Duncan Ave, 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. Routhland (approx. 0.4 miles away); Seargent S. Prentiss

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(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); Mississippi (approx. 0.8 miles away); Papa Lightfoot & The Natchez Blues (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.

Regarding Auburn. Excerpts from the National Historic Landmark nomination:

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
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024

2. Second Auburn Marker
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. Video tour of the mansion and grounds. Note: Contains promotional material. (Our Restoration Nation, uploaded November 10, 2022) (Submitted on March 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Auburn Markers image. Click for full size.

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 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.