HOUSE TOUR: 1904 Marlsgate Plantation - Scott, Arkansas

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Welcome to stunning Marlsgate Plantation, and our historic home tour of this remarkable gem! Marlsgate sits at the site of a Plantation Plain home, built in the antebellum period by the Dortch family. From 1885 to 1913, the Dortch family farmed the 7000 acres of this plantation with the help of 100 tenant farmer families.

This amazing neo-classical revival home resembles a Greek Revival, but as it this beauty was built in 1904 that places her style in the Neo-Classical Revival period. Inside you'll find 14' ceilings, all of which are adorned with pressed tin decoration. Ionic style columns flank a grand central staircase, leading to gorgeous stained glass and a monumental second floor landing.

This beautiful historic home remains much as it was when it was built in 1904. The grounds contain buildings from 1888-1930, one of our favorites being the glass conservatory with koi pond. You'll also see a glimpse of the original plantation "big house', which is a much more acurrate example of plantation architecture than the few high style greek revival or italianate styles that have become synonymous with the era due to Hollywood glamorization.

Sitting across from Bearskin Lake this beautiful early 20th century historic home is now the site of weddings, corportate events, cooking classes and bus tours. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, followed by the Dortch Planation in 1979. If you are ever in Arkansas don't miss your chance to see Marlsgate Plantation.

Marlsgate Plantation: for booking information
https://marlsgate.com/
870-717-2789
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