Circa 1818, Monmouth was the home of General John A. Quitman, an early Mississippi governor of Mexican War fame.  Monmouth is a Member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Historic Hotels of America and holds a Four Diamond rating with AAA.   Many rooms have fireplaces and Jacuzzi baths. Guest accommodations include the main house, Courtyard Building, Garden Cottages, Carriage House, Plantation Suites, Quitman Retreat and Pond Cottages -- all carefully maintained in period style.