NATCHEZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Myrtle Terrace, 1844–1851: Captain Leathers’ Natchez House of Gardens and Period Furnishings
A one-hour look inside Myrtle Terrace — the 1851 Natchez home of steamboat captain Thomas P. Leathers, notable for its Empire and Victorian furnishings, gardens and a vintage carriage house.
Myrtle Terrace, 1844–1851: Captain Leathers’ Natchez House of Gardens and Period Furnishings.
Built beginning in 1844 and completed in 1851, Myrtle Terrace was once home to internationally known steamboat captain Thomas P. Leathers. The house contains a large, period-appropriate collection of Empire and Victorian furnishings set in spacious rooms; the property’s grounds are planted with gardens, punctuated by fountains and enclosed by an ornate iron fence. Behind the house stands a mid-19th-century carriage house, offered as an Airbnb, that completes the historic ensemble.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Home of Captain Thomas P. Leathers
Myrtle Terrace is historically known as the residence of Thomas P. Leathers, an internationally famous steamboat captain who prospered in the lower river cotton trade and built multiple steamboats, including seven named 'Natchez.'
Empire and Victorian Furnishings
Inside, the house showcases a large, period-appropriate collection of Empire and Victorian furnishings arranged within spacious rooms that reflect mid-19th-century taste and scale.
Gardens, Fountains and a Carriage House
The property’s grounds are covered in gardens and fountains and are surrounded by an ornate iron fence; behind the house stands a carriage house dating to the 1850s that is offered as an Airbnb.
What the day feels like
A Compact, Historic House Visit
The visit is an opportunity to move through roomy mid-19th-century interiors arranged with Empire and Victorian furnishings, then step outside to view the gardens and fountains that frame the house. The carriage house behind the home completes the property’s period setting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short historic visit suits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is listed at one hour; confirm scheduling and seasonal hours with the operator.
No operator gear list is provided in the verified data; contact Natchez Pilgrimage Tours for specific recommendations.
The property includes the main house and grounds plus a separate mid-19th-century carriage house on the site; check the operator for access details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the visit?
The visit is listed as one hour.
Who built Myrtle Terrace and when was it completed?
Construction began under Nathaniel L. Carpenter in 1844 and the house was completed in 1851 when it was purchased by Captain Thomas P. Leathers.
Who was Thomas P. Leathers?
Thomas P. Leathers was an internationally famous steamboat captain who accumulated financial success in the lower river cotton trade and built multiple steamboats, including seven named 'Natchez.'
What is inside the house?
The house showcases a large, period-appropriate collection of Empire and Victorian furnishings within spacious rooms.
Are the grounds notable?
Yes — the grounds are covered in gardens and fountains and are surrounded by an ornate iron fence.
Is there lodging on the property?
There is a carriage house behind the home, built in the 1850s, which is offered as an Airbnb.