305 S Broadway St, Natchez, MS 39120

The Parsonage | 1852 Commanding a bluff-top position approximately 200 feet above the Mississippi River along South Broadway, The Parsonage overlooks the river and downtown Natchez—one of the most distinguished vantage points in the region. Originally commissioned through the generosity of Peter and Eliza Little—of nearby Fort Rosalie Mansion—this extraordinary bluff-top estate was constructed between 1849 and 1852 as the official residence of Methodist ministers and remains a rare surviving example of ecclesiastical architecture from the period. Positioned above the river, the home was described upon completion in 1852 as a “spacious and well-proportioned mansion, overlooking the sweep of the Mighty Mississippi River for many miles, a distinction that remains unchanged more than 170 years later. The residence showcases classic Greek Revival antebellum design with a raised basement, grand proportions, and a stately portico with Doric columns, creating both architectural presence and functional elegance. Inside, the home reflects the craftsmanship and scale expected of Natchez’s finest historic properties. Period features, typical of the era, include high ceilings, an expansive central hall designed for ventilation, and refined millwork indicative of mid-19th century construction. The structure’s thoughtful layout, with formal parlors flanking a central passage, was designed to balance grandeur with livability, an enduring hallmark of Southern architectural excellence. A