Breaking News US News Largest antebellum mansion in the south — built in 1859 with 165 rooms — burns to the ground By Shane Galvin Published May 16, 2025, 6:44 p.m. ET ...

The mansion, which sits on 31 acres, is known for its massive white columns and grand balconies that overlook the Mississippi River. On the other side, three-story rotundas overlooked the lawns ...

Getting Into Lepant's Mansion Once you get into town, head to the big mansion. You'll be told that you can't see Lepant. So, instead, head to the inn.