Anchuca facts for kids
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Anchuca
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HABS photo taken in 1936.
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 Location in Mississippi
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| Location | 1010 First East Street Vicksburg, Mississippi |
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| Built | 1830 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 82003113 |
| Added to NRHP | 22 March 1982 |
Anchuca, also known as the Victor Wilson House, is a beautiful old house in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in the United States. It is famous for its Greek Revival style. People say its name, "Anchuca," means "happy home" in the Choctaw language.
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History of Anchuca
How Anchuca Was Built
The house was first built in 1830. A local politician named J. W. Mauldin built it. At that time, it was in the Federal style.
Changes to the House
In 1840, a local merchant named Victor Wilson bought Anchuca. He and his wife, Jane, made some big changes. In 1847, they added a large, two-story porch to the front. This porch gave the house its new Greek Revival look.
Anchuca During the Civil War
The house was very close to the fighting during the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863. It was also near the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers. Even with all the battles nearby, the house survived. After the fighting, Anchuca was used as a hospital to help injured people.
Famous Visitors and Owners
Joseph Emory Davis, who was the older brother of Jefferson Davis, lived in Anchuca. Jefferson Davis was a very important leader during the American Civil War. Joseph Emory Davis and his granddaughter lived in the house from 1868 until he passed away in 1870.
Joseph Emory Davis had owned large farms, but the river changed its path. This made it hard to transport crops. In 1869, Jefferson Davis gave one of his last public speeches. He spoke to the people of Vicksburg from the front balcony of Anchuca.
Anchuca Today
In 1936, the house was studied by the Historic American Buildings Survey. At that time, Mrs. William Joseph Vollor owned it. Today, Anchuca is a bed and breakfast inn. Visitors can stay in rooms in the main house, the old servant's quarters, or the carriage house.
