Welcome. Step into the living history and legacy that began in 1850 with the creation of Marlsgate Plantation. The "wedding gift" of 1,100 acres to Nettie Steele upon her marriage to William Pinkney Dortch ignited a reign that stood over 100 years.... David P. Garner and his family took the torch in 1983, and restored Marlsgate to resplendent glory and gracious entertaining. Today, Martha Ellen and Beau Talbot extend a cordial welcome to all guests who travel to the Arkansas Delta seeking a glimpse of the plantation culture of the nineteenth century which is preserved and maintained at Marlsgate Plantation.
The mansion is not simply the home of one family. Its rooms, its furniture, its paintings, its countless mementos illuminate the rich historical and cultural heritage of the American South, the habits and traditions of its people, the triumphs and tragedies of its past. As custodians of this heritage, we are endeavoring to ensure that this magnificent house and its treasures will be preserved and thus make the past come alive for future generations. We hope very much that you will enjoy your visit.
