Windsor Ruins

This place is really worth seeing, but read up on the history a bit so you get the full effect. A masterpiece of American entrepreneurial spirit left as a monument to the triumph of the human spirit.

Getting there is a bit out of the way, 10 miles through the backwoods, but the drive is worth seeing the eerie beauty of this historical site. During the American Civil War, the mansion was used by both sides of the war as an observation platform, signal station, and a hospital. After the Civil War, it was a gathering place for figures who are well known today, like Mark Twain.

The drive out features a narrow country road with gentle curves and a picturesque tree canopy. This alone was worth the side trip; the ruins are iconic; research the history to add meaning as you consider the site.

The place is very amazing, but currently under refurbishment. We were the only ones there and some shady characters were driving by on the main road and saw us, came to an abrupt stop, threw it in reverse and came to check out some history ( but not they wanted to see what we were up to) we got in our truck and left before things turned ugly. It’s definitely a place to visit just be mindful of your surroundings.

Beautiful place located about 35 minutes from a FREE campground on the natchez trace Parkway. You can see this place in 15-30 minutes depending on how many pictures you want to take. Neat place to stop & see!

Worth the drive and I visited prior to reading up on the location. I did have a few weird experiences so I decided to google “are the Windsor ruins haunted?” Have fun! Also, there’s a cemetery on top of Native American mound nearby.

Very impressive, and well worth the drive

Love it

In the middle of nowhere but worth the drive. You can feel the history there. Interesting history.

Where is the click to a map??