Windsor Ruins, Port Gibson: Photos, Reviews & Location

Towering stone columns with carved capitals from a large plantation house that burned down in 1890.

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Rodney Rd, Port Gibson, MS 39150

mdah.ms.gov

(601) 576-6952

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What is the rating of Windsor Ruins?: Windsor Ruins is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 609 reviews.
Where is Windsor Ruins located?: Rodney Rd, Port Gibson, MS 39150
How can I contact Windsor Ruins?: Phone: (601) 576-6952 · Website: mdah.ms.gov

When we visited the ruins, the site was fenced off. Apparently, there is a plan to stabilize the ruins and repair some of the fallen plaster. We had to view the ruins through a chain link fence. This must have been a magnificent structure, but there are no known photographs of it. There is a drawing displayed that gives you some idea as to what it looked like. Seeing some of the homes gives you a sense of the staggering wealth generated by cotton.

Anji Fogarty 2024 Apr 01

Beautiful and eery. Sad there was fence around due to construction but happy the are taking measures to preserve.

Pamela Smith 2024 Mar 23

Pretty cool abandoned ruins of a former plantation. It's pretty remote and off the beaten path. It's great to see that they are doing a restoration project. There is a fence so you cannot walk inside the ruins right now. If your down for an adventure and don't get car sick on winding curvy roads it's with a quick visit.

Tom Rueb 2023 Dec 30

Quite a place in the woods. The columns were very well built with the metal tops. There is a plaque stating 3.5 million to stabilize the columns and replace stucco. All burned by accident.

Chip Edwards 2023 Oct 07

Definitely impressive - must have been an amazing house. Sad story with the home (the plantation owner died weeks after completing the house). It's currently undergoing renovations on the columns to keep them from decaying more so the fence keeps you from getting inside the home area, but they are still impressive.

Outdoors With Shawn 2023 Jun 22

Glad they are spending the time, material and money to preserve what is left of the ruins.
The red clay to the right is slick and sloppy. I don't recommend walking in it after a rain storm. But definitely walk to the back for a different perspective. Also there's some ruins here and there around the property in the woods. But be aware of snakes in the woods.
Don't forget to visit the stairs that are at the Chapel at Alcorn University just south of the ruins

Caroline Hackney 2021 Aug 02

The ruins are a curious place to visit. It's a shame the original place was destroyed so soon by a fire. I enjoyed reading the blurb on the sign, although the sign has seen better days and may need an update. Also, the fence has holes in it so doesn't really serve its purpose of keeping people out.

Karol Gawrych 2019 Feb 19

Every bit as magical as the pictures and subsequently your imagination crafts personal expectations. It is fenced off, but that is for our own protection; the ruins are old and may crumble at any point. There are plenty of rocks scattered around the vicinity where you can easily hop up and take a bevy or photos satisfying your social media needs. Best the crowds and go early in the morning!