Stanton Hall is a visited spot and a National Historic Landmark in America. The house is an example of Greek-Revival architecture, with Victorian ornamental elaborations. The house had a New Orleans' Garden District charm with its white columns, balconies, and wrought-iron work. Greek Revival is one of the types of architecture that can be found there. The house belonged to Frederick Stanton, a cotton magnate, and was built in 1857. There are five levels to the house: a full basement with a wine cellar; the first and second floors; the third floor, used as a billiard room and storage; and the fourth floor, used as an observatory.
The first floor is a broad hallway that extends to three reception rooms, separated by sliding doors or hanging arches and a stairway in a separate hallway between a library and dinning room. The second floor has six bedrooms that are open into the central hallway.
Stanton died in 1859, not too long after his house was finished. The house remained in his family until 1894. Later, Stanton Hall was purchased by the Pilgrimage Garden Club in 1938, where elegant social functions take place. On the grounds, members enjoy a swimming pool shaded by centuries-old ancient oaks. Across the patio is the Carriage House Restaurant and Lounge, which specializes in Southern fried chicken and mint juleps.
Tours from the visitor center will drive you past here. The spring or fall pilgrimages offer a view of this site, along with other plantations.