John Ford Home facts for kids
Quick facts for kids |
|
|
Ford House
|
|
 |
|
 Location in Mississippi
Location in the United States
|
|
| Nearest city | Sandy Hook, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Area | 6 acres (2.4 ha) |
| Built | 1810 |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000457 |
| Added to NRHP | June 21, 1971 |
The John Ford Home is a very old and important building in Marion County, Mississippi. It's about 20 miles south of Columbia, Mississippi, close to a small town called Sandy Hook, Mississippi. A man named Reverend John Ford built this house way back in 1809.
This home is special because it shows what an "elevated frontier-style" house looked like. This type of house was common in the Mississippi Valley along the Pearl River a long time ago. The National Register of Historic Places recognizes it as a historic landmark. Today, the Marion County Historical Society takes care of the home. You can even visit it to learn about its past!
History of the Ford Home
Reverend John Ford was one of the first people to settle in Marion County, Mississippi. In 1809, he built his unique elevated home. It was located on a large piece of land that eventually grew to about 2,000 acres.
John Ford and his wife were very welcoming. They often let travelers stay in their home. One famous guest was General Andrew Jackson. He stayed there in 1814 before a big battle called the Battle of New Orleans.
The Ford Home was also an important meeting place. Two major meetings for the Methodist church happened there in 1814 and 1818. Another important meeting, the Pearl River Convention, also took place there. This meeting was about Mississippi becoming a state.
In 1962, the Marion County Historical Society bought the home to protect it. Then, in 1971, it was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Visiting the Historic Home
The John Ford Home is kept just as it was when it was first built. The Marion County Historical Society works hard to preserve it. If you want to see this amazing piece of history, you can visit it. You just need to make an appointment first. It's a great way to step back in time and imagine life long ago!
See also
In Spanish: Casa John Ford para niños
