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 ...