Longwood is an Oriental Revival landmark in Natchez, Mississippi, and a filming location for True Blood (2008-2014). Built in 1860, it was designed by Samuel Sloan, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Pilgrimage Garden Club (Natchez, MS).
Location: 140 Lower Woodville Road, Natchez, Mississippi, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Natchez
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1305, SRC-1306, SRC-3295 - Designed by Samuel Sloan
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1306, SRC-1307, SRC-3295 - Built in 1860
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1305, SRC-1307 - Architectural style: Oriental Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1305, SRC-1306, SRC-3295 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1305, SRC-1306, SRC-3295 - Appeared in True Blood (tv, 2008-2014)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1308, SRC-1309, SRC-1306, SRC-2068, SRC-4250
Ownership history
Current owner — Pilgrimage Garden Club (Natchez, MS) (since 1970)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-5675, SRC-1306, SRC-13773, SRC-14092, SRC-14398
Current owner — Pilgrimage Garden Club (Natchez, MS) (since 1970)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-5675, SRC-1306, SRC-13773, SRC-3295, SRC-14399
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1305 — Mississippi Department of Archives and History — Historic Resources Inventory: Longwood (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1306 — Wikipedia — Longwood (Natchez, Mississippi) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1307 — American Heritage — Longwood: The Untimely Octagon (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1308 — The Natchez Democrat — HBO vampire series films at Longwood (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1309 — Seeing-Stars — True Blood Filming Locations: The King of Mississippi's Mansion (Tier 3, fan_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13773 — https://natchezpilgrimage.com/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14092 — Southern Garden History Society — Natchez Landscapes (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14398 — City-Data — Longwood, Natchez, Mississippi (Historic) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14399 — Historic-Structures.com — Longwood, Nutt's Folly, Natchez (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2068 — Filmed in Natchez — Visit Natchez (Natchez Film Office) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3295 — National Park Service — National Register / National Historic Landmark nomination: Longwood (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4250 — jacksonfreepress.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5413 — Visit Natchez (official tourism authority) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5675 — Natchez Trace Travel — Longwood (Tier 3, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5676 — Natchez Pilgrimage Tours — Longwood (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. 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: Tours daily on the hour, first tour 9:00am, last tour 3:00pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Admission: Adult $25, youth $20
Frequently asked questions
Where was True Blood filmed?
Longwood, in Natchez, Mississippi, is a real-world filming location used for True Blood.
Can you visit Longwood?
Yes — Longwood is open to the public. Hours: Tours daily on the hour, first tour 9:00am, last tour 3:00pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Admission: Adult $25, youth $20.
Who designed Longwood?
Longwood was designed by Samuel Sloan.
Where is Longwood located?
Longwood is located in Natchez, Mississippi.