Steel Magnolias House is a house in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and a filming location for Steel Magnolias (1989). Built in 1840, it was designed by Trizini and Soldini, and is a National Historic Landmark.
Location: 320 Jefferson Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Verified facts
- Located in Natchitoches Historic District, Natchitoches
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0581, SRC-0582, SRC-0583 - Designed by Trizini and Soldini
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0583, SRC-0581, SRC-0584 - Built in 1840
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0582, SRC-0584, SRC-0583 - Historic designation: Natchitoches National Historic Landmark District (contributing)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0585, SRC-0586, SRC-3046 - Appeared in Steel Magnolias (movie, 1989)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0581, SRC-0582, SRC-0583
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0581 — Cane River National Heritage Area — Eatenton Family Home (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0582 — Garden & Gun — The Steel Magnolias Guide to Natchitoches, Louisiana (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0583 — Steel Magnolia House — History (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0584 — Natchitoches.net — Taylor-Cook (Steel Magnolia) House (Tier 3, aggregator; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0585 — NatchitochesFILMS — Steel Magnolias (Filmed in Natchitoches) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0586 — Wikipedia — Natchitoches Historic District (Tier 3, aggregator; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3046 — U.S. National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places / NHL Inventory-Nomination Form, Natchitoches Historic District (ref. 74000928), Historic District Property Owners continuation sheet (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4783 — Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau (official) (Tier 1, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4784 — Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce (gonatchitoches.com) (Tier 2, chamber_of_commerce; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Operates as a bed & breakfast (overnight guests only); not a daily-admission museum. Exterior viewable from the street; included on the Steel Magnolias filming-locations tour
Admission: No general public admission; overnight B&B stays only. Filming-location tours priced separately via Natchitoches Visitors Bureau
Frequently asked questions
How is Steel Magnolias House connected to Steel Magnolias?
Steel Magnolias House, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, has a documented connection to Steel Magnolias. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit Steel Magnolias House?
Yes — Steel Magnolias House is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Operates as a bed & breakfast (overnight guests only); not a daily-admission museum. Exterior viewable from the street; included on the Steel Magnolias filming-locations tour. Admission: No general public admission; overnight B&B stays only. Filming-location tours priced separately via Natchitoches Visitors Bureau.
Who designed Steel Magnolias House?
Steel Magnolias House was designed by Trizini and Soldini.
Where is Steel Magnolias House located?
Steel Magnolias House is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana.