House on Ellicott's Hill
United States national historic place in Natchez, Mississippi. Built 1800. Added to the National Register in 1974, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The House on Ellicott's Hill, also known as Connelly's Tavern, James Moore House, or Gilreath's Hill, is a historic house museum at 211 North Canal Street in Natchez, Mississippi. Built in 1798, it is the oldest surviving building in Natchez from its early territorial period. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974 and a Mississippi Landmark in 2001.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | N. Canal and Jefferson Sts., Natchez, MS |
| County | Adams County |
| Listed | May 30, 1974 |
| Listed for | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Connelly's Tavern; James Moore House |
| Reference number | 74001050 |
| Built | 1800 · more from the 1800s |
| Type of place | house |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places contributing property, Mississippi Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | N. Canal and Jefferson Sts., Natchez, MS |
| Coordinates | 31.5627° N, 91.4037° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Natchez | 116 listed places in Natchez → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Natchez National Historical Park · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Clear Springs Recreation Area (Ms) 26 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was House on Ellicott's Hill listed on the National Register?
May 30, 1974. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was House on Ellicott's Hill built?
1800.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit House on Ellicott's Hill?
Yes. House on Ellicott's Hill is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is House on Ellicott's Hill?
N. Canal and Jefferson Sts., Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. The nearest national park unit is Natchez National Historical Park, 1 mile away.
Source: Natchez National Historical Park
Where is the nomination form for House on Ellicott's Hill?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near House on Ellicott's Hill?
One federal campground is within reach, Clear Springs Recreation Area (Ms), 26 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at House on Ellicott's Hill?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 74001050. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.