Manship House (Jackson, Mississippi) facts for kids
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Manship House
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The front of the Manship House
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 Location in Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Location | 412 East Fortification Street Jackson, Mississippi |
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| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | 1857 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000693 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 18, 1972 |
The Manship House is a historic home in Jackson, Mississippi, that is now a museum. It was built long ago in a special style called Gothic Revival. Because of its importance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It was also named a Mississippi Landmark in 1986.
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The Manship Family Home
The house was built for Charles Henry Manship and his family. In 1836, Mr. Manship moved from Maryland to Jackson, Mississippi. He became a successful craftsman and an important person in the city. He even served as the mayor of Jackson during the American Civil War.
In 1838, Mr. Manship married Adeline Daley. Her father, David Daley, was a builder who helped construct the Old Mississippi State Capitol building.
A Unique Gothic Style House
The Manship House was finished in 1857. It was the home for Charles, Adeline, and their fifteen children. The house is a one-story building made of wood. It was built on a large piece of land that was about four acres.
The style of the house is called Gothic Revival. This style was popular in the 1800s and was inspired by old European castles and cathedrals. Inside, the house has a main hallway with two rooms on each side. A separate section of the house, called an ell, held the dining room and a family sitting room.
The ceilings inside are very high, reaching 16 feet. The house also has a long porch on its west side that is 50 feet long.
From a Family Home to a Museum
The Manship family lived in the house for over 100 years, from 1857 until 1975. In 1937, a special event took place at the house. It was the last reunion for Mississippi veterans who fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War.
In 1975, the state of Mississippi bought the house to turn it into a museum. This way, everyone could learn about its history.
Becoming the Manship House Museum
From 1976 to 1980, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History worked to restore the house. They carefully repaired and decorated it to look like it did around the year 1888. The goal was to show what a typical home for a middle-class family in the South looked like back then.
The museum shows visitors what life was like for the Manship family. After being closed for some repairs to its foundation, the Manship House Museum is now open for people to visit and explore a piece of Mississippi's history.
