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This article is about the amazing historic places in Warren County, Mississippi, especially in the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. These places are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special hall of fame for buildings, battlefields, and other spots that have played a big part in history!

There are 75 places in Warren County that are on this important list. Three of them are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. These landmarks are super important to the history of the whole United States. You'll find old houses, battlefields, and even a historic ship!


What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places that are worth saving. It's like a special club for buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its unique story and value. It helps protect these places for future generations to enjoy and learn from.

Exploring Warren County's Historic Sites

Warren County is full of fascinating history, especially around Vicksburg, which played a big role in the American Civil War. Many of the places on this list tell stories of battles, everyday life long ago, and important people.

Historic Homes and Buildings

Many of the listings are beautiful old homes and buildings. These structures show us how people lived and what kind of architecture was popular many years ago.

  • Anchuca: This grand home in Vicksburg is a great example of old Southern architecture. It's a beautiful place with a lot of history.
  • Biedenharn Candy Company Building: This building is famous because it's where Coca-Cola was first bottled! Imagine, a sweet piece of history right here.
  • Duff Green House: Another stunning Vicksburg home, this one served as a hospital during the Civil War. It has many stories to tell.
  • Old Warren County Courthouse: This building is a National Historic Landmark. It's a very important building where many historical events took place. It's a symbol of Vicksburg's past.
  • Pemberton's Headquarters: This was the headquarters for Confederate General John C. Pemberton during the Siege of Vicksburg. It's a key spot for understanding the Civil War.

Battlefields and Military Sites

Because of Vicksburg's role in the Civil War, several battlefields and military sites are on the list. These places help us remember the important events that happened there.

  • Big Black River Battlefield: This was the site of a Civil War battle near Bovina. It was an important step in the Vicksburg Campaign.
  • Chickasaw Bayou Battlefield: Located north of Vicksburg, this was another significant battle site during the Civil War.
  • Vicksburg National Military Park: This huge park is a National Historic Landmark. It protects the battlefield and monuments from the Siege of Vicksburg, a major turning point in the Civil War. You can explore the old trenches and see where history happened.
  • USS Cairo (1861): This is a unique listing! The USS Cairo was a Union ironclad gunboat that sank during the Civil War. It was later raised from the river and is now on display at the Vicksburg National Military Park. It's a National Historic Landmark and a real piece of naval history.

Other Interesting Places

The list also includes other types of historic places, like bridges, cemeteries, and even archaeological sites.

  • Mississippi River Bridge (Old Vicksburg Bridge): This old bridge crosses the mighty Mississippi River. It's an impressive structure that has been important for travel and trade for many years.
  • Anshe Chesed Cemetery: This historic cemetery tells the story of the Jewish community in Vicksburg.
  • Fort St. Pierre Site: This archaeological site is a National Historic Landmark. It's where an old French fort once stood, showing us about even earlier history in the area.

Current listings

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 1300 Grove Street House
November 29, 1983
(#83003976)
 1300 Grove St.
32°21′03″N 90°52′28″W / 32.350833°N 90.874444°W / 32.350833; -90.874444 (1300 Grove Street House)		 Vicksburg
2 Anchuca
Anchuca
March 22, 1982
(#82003113)
 1010 1st E. St.
32°21′16″N 90°52′38″W / 32.354444°N 90.877222°W / 32.354444; -90.877222 (Anchuca)		 Vicksburg
3 Anshe Chesed Cemetery
September 10, 2014
(#14000569)
 Grove St.
32°20′43″N 90°51′14″W / 32.3454°N 90.8539°W / 32.3454; -90.8539 (Anshe Chesed Cemetery)		 Vicksburg
4 Balfour House
Balfour House
October 26, 1971
(#71000458)
 1002 Crawford St.
32°20′51″N 90°52′43″W / 32.3475°N 90.878611°W / 32.3475; -90.878611 (Balfour House)		 Vicksburg
5 Beck House
March 29, 1979
(#79001336)
 1101 South St.
32°20′52″N 90°52′38″W / 32.347778°N 90.877222°W / 32.347778; -90.877222 (Beck House)		 Vicksburg
6 Belle Fleur
May 7, 1992
(#92000469)
 1123 South St.
32°20′52″N 90°53′17″W / 32.347778°N 90.888056°W / 32.347778; -90.888056 (Belle Fleur)		 Vicksburg
7 Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
July 30, 1992
(#92000858)
 805 Monroe St.
32°21′16″N 90°52′44″W / 32.354444°N 90.878889°W / 32.354444; -90.878889 (Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church)		 Vicksburg
8 Beulah Cemetery
October 23, 1992
(#92001404)
 Junction of Openwood St. and Old Jackson Rd.
32°21′26″N 90°50′59″W / 32.357222°N 90.849722°W / 32.357222; -90.849722 (Beulah Cemetery)		 Vicksburg
9 Biedenharn Candy Company Building
Biedenharn Candy Company Building
December 2, 1977
(#77000793)
 1107-1109 Washington St.
32°21′05″N 90°52′53″W / 32.351389°N 90.881389°W / 32.351389; -90.881389 (Biedenharn Candy Company Building)		 Vicksburg
10 Big Black River Battlefield
Big Black River Battlefield
November 23, 1971
(#71000451)
 On both banks of the Big Black River between Smith's Station and Bovina
32°21′36″N 90°43′35″W / 32.36°N 90.726389°W / 32.36; -90.726389 (Big Black River Battlefield)		 Bovina Extends into Hinds County
11 Big Black River Railroad Bridge
Big Black River Railroad Bridge
November 16, 1988
(#88002418)
 Spans the Big Black River east of Bovina
32°20′49″N 90°42′17″W / 32.346944°N 90.704722°W / 32.346944; -90.704722 (Big Black River Railroad Bridge)		 Bovina Extends into Hinds County
12 Blum House
July 30, 1992
(#92000859)
 1420 Cherry St.
31°37′36″N 90°53′45″W / 31.626667°N 90.895833°W / 31.626667; -90.895833 (Blum House)		 Vicksburg
13 Bobb House
January 8, 1979
(#79001337)
 1503 Harrison St.
32°20′45″N 90°52′21″W / 32.345833°N 90.8725°W / 32.345833; -90.8725 (Bobb House)		 Vicksburg
14 Isaac Bonham House
May 26, 1977
(#77000794)
 601 Klein St.
32°20′29″N 90°53′06″W / 32.341389°N 90.885°W / 32.341389; -90.885 (Isaac Bonham House)		 Vicksburg
15 Carr Junior High School
April 5, 2002
(#00001055)
 1805 Cherry St.
32°20′41″N 90°52′42″W / 32.344722°N 90.878333°W / 32.344722; -90.878333 (Carr Junior High School)		 Vicksburg
16 Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove
July 19, 1976
(#76001107)
 2200 Oak St.
32°20′25″N 90°53′08″W / 32.340278°N 90.885556°W / 32.340278; -90.885556 (Cedar Grove)		 Vicksburg
17 Chickasaw Bayou Battlefield
April 24, 1973
(#73001028)
 North of Vicksburg on U.S. Route 61
32°24′45″N 90°51′24″W / 32.4125°N 90.856667°W / 32.4125; -90.856667 (Chickasaw Bayou Battlefield)		 Vicksburg Site of the Battle of Chickasaw Bayou
18 Christian and Brough Building
June 2, 2014
(#14000278)
 923 Washington St.
32°21′12″N 90°52′53″W / 32.35329°N 90.881404°W / 32.35329; -90.881404 (Christian and Brough Building)		 Vicksburg
19 Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
May 22, 1978
(#78001633)
 South and Monroe Sts.
32°20′50″N 90°52′47″W / 32.347222°N 90.879722°W / 32.347222; -90.879722 (Church of the Holy Trinity)		 Vicksburg
20 Confederate Avenue Brick Arch Bridge
November 16, 1988
(#88002421)
 Confederate Ave.
32°19′44″N 90°52′31″W / 32.328889°N 90.875278°W / 32.328889; -90.875278 (Confederate Avenue Brick Arch Bridge)		 Vicksburg
21 Craig-Flowers House
Craig-Flowers House
August 2, 1984
(#84002352)
 2011 Cherry St.
32°20′29″N 90°52′43″W / 32.341389°N 90.878611°W / 32.341389; -90.878611 (Craig-Flowers House)		 Vicksburg
22 Davis-Mitchell House
Davis-Mitchell House
June 1, 1982
(#82003114)
 901 Crawford St.
32°20′57″N 90°52′46″W / 32.349167°N 90.879444°W / 32.349167; -90.879444 (Davis-Mitchell House)		 Vicksburg
23 Fairground Street Bridge
Fairground Street Bridge
November 16, 1988
(#88002420)
 Spans the Illinois Central railroad yard on Fairground St.
32°20′16″N 90°53′25″W / 32.337778°N 90.890278°W / 32.337778; -90.890278 (Fairground Street Bridge)		 Vicksburg
24 Federal Fortifications Along Bear Creek
August 30, 1974
(#74001066)
 Southwest of Youngton
32°25′40″N 90°38′06″W / 32.427778°N 90.635°W / 32.427778; -90.635 (Federal Fortifications Along Bear Creek)		 Youngton
25 Feld House
August 2, 1982
(#82003115)
 2108 Cherry St.
32°20′26″N 90°52′46″W / 32.340556°N 90.879444°W / 32.340556; -90.879444 (Feld House)		 Vicksburg
26 Fitz-Hugh Hall
November 6, 1986
(#86003030)
 1322 Chambers St.
32°20′18″N 90°52′41″W / 32.338333°N 90.878056°W / 32.338333; -90.878056 (Fitz-Hugh Hall)		 Vicksburg
27 Col. Charles C. Flowerree House
Col. Charles C. Flowerree House
May 29, 1975
(#75001058)
 2309 Pearl St.
32°20′25″N 90°53′14″W / 32.340278°N 90.887222°W / 32.340278; -90.887222 (Col. Charles C. Flowerree House)		 Vicksburg
28 Fonsylvania
September 7, 1984
(#84002355)
 Fisher Ferry Rd., south of Vicksburg
32°11′33″N 90°49′14″W / 32.1925°N 90.820556°W / 32.1925; -90.820556 (Fonsylvania)		 Vicksburg
29 Fort St. Pierre Site
February 16, 2000
(#00000263)
 Off U.S. Route 61 north of Vicksburg
32°29′44″N 90°47′55″W / 32.4956°N 90.7986°W / 32.4956; -90.7986 (Fort St. Pierre Site)		 Vicksburg
30 The Galleries
April 17, 1980
(#80002303)
 2421 Marshall St.
32°20′14″N 90°53′04″W / 32.337222°N 90.884444°W / 32.337222; -90.884444 (The Galleries)		 Vicksburg
31 Glenwood-Vicklan Historic District
November 3, 2009
(#09000886)
 Including Vicklan St., Glenwood Cir., Edna Dr., and Chambers St. east of the bayou
32°20′20″N 90°52′14″W / 32.338778°N 90.87065°W / 32.338778; -90.87065 (Glenwood-Vicklan Historic District)		 Vicksburg
32 Duff Green House
Duff Green House
January 11, 1979
(#79001338)
 806 Locust St.
32°21′15″N 90°52′32″W / 32.354167°N 90.875556°W / 32.354167; -90.875556 (Duff Green House)		 Vicksburg
33 Grove Street Houses
May 8, 1980
(#80002304)
 1117 and 1121 Grove St.
32°21′06″N 90°52′34″W / 32.351667°N 90.876111°W / 32.351667; -90.876111 (Grove Street Houses)		 Vicksburg
34 Grove Street-Jackson Historic District
Grove Street-Jackson Historic District
November 21, 2007
(#05001613)
 Along Grove and Jackson Sts. between Cherry St. and 1st N. St.
32°21′07″N 90°52′33″W / 32.351856°N 90.875906°W / 32.351856; -90.875906 (Grove Street-Jackson Historic District)		 Vicksburg
35 Guider House
May 8, 1980
(#80002305)
 1115 Grove St.
32°21′05″N 90°52′35″W / 32.351389°N 90.876389°W / 32.351389; -90.876389 (Guider House)		 Vicksburg
36 P.M. Harding House
July 17, 1986
(#86001674)
 1402 Chambers St.
32°20′18″N 90°52′35″W / 32.338333°N 90.876389°W / 32.338333; -90.876389 (P.M. Harding House)		 Vicksburg
37 Hotel Vicksburg
Hotel Vicksburg
June 4, 1979
(#79001339)
 801 Clay St.
32°21′00″N 90°52′50″W / 32.35°N 90.880556°W / 32.35; -90.880556 (Hotel Vicksburg)		 Vicksburg
38 Joel and Margaret Hullum House
July 5, 1984
(#84002358)
 749 Mallet Rd.
32°12′47″N 90°52′27″W / 32.213056°N 90.874167°W / 32.213056; -90.874167 (Joel and Margaret Hullum House)		 Vicksburg
39 Hyland Mound Archeological Site
August 30, 2001
(#01000920)
 Address Restricted
 Vicksburg
40 Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church
January 11, 2017
(#100000538)
 1416 Jackson St.
32°21′07″N 90°52′20″W / 32.351957°N 90.872135°W / 32.351957; -90.872135 (Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church)		 Vicksburg
41 Fannie Willis Johnson House
April 8, 1988
(#88000241)
 2430 Drummond St.
32°20′09″N 90°52′54″W / 32.335833°N 90.881667°W / 32.335833; -90.881667 (Fannie Willis Johnson House)		 Vicksburg
42 Dr. Isaac Cecil Knox House
September 18, 1990
(#90001478)
 2823 Confederate Ave.
32°19′14″N 90°53′02″W / 32.320556°N 90.883889°W / 32.320556; -90.883889 (Dr. Isaac Cecil Knox House)		 Vicksburg
43 John Lane House
John Lane House
May 6, 1982
(#82003116)
 905 Crawford St.
32°20′56″N 90°52′45″W / 32.348889°N 90.879167°W / 32.348889; -90.879167 (John Lane House)		 Vicksburg
44 W.W. Lassiter Wholesale Grocery Warehouse
March 7, 1994
(#94000149)
 1308 Levee St.
32°21′01″N 90°53′03″W / 32.350278°N 90.884167°W / 32.350278; -90.884167 (W.W. Lassiter Wholesale Grocery Warehouse)		 Vicksburg
45 Loosa Yokena Archeological Site
May 8, 2001
(#01000481)
 Address Restricted
 Kimberly
46 Luckett Compound
Luckett Compound
July 28, 1983
(#83000968)
 1116-1122 Crawford St
32°20′53″N 90°52′36″W / 32.348056°N 90.876667°W / 32.348056; -90.876667 (Luckett Compound)		 Vicksburg
47 The Magnolias
February 26, 1987
(#87000217)
 1617 Monroe St.
32°20′43″N 90°52′49″W / 32.345278°N 90.880278°W / 32.345278; -90.880278 (The Magnolias)		 Vicksburg
48 Magruder-Morrissey House
May 24, 1984
(#84002361)
 1117 Cherry St.
32°21′03″N 90°52′40″W / 32.350833°N 90.877778°W / 32.350833; -90.877778 (Magruder-Morrissey House)		 Vicksburg
49 Main Street Historic District
Main Street Historic District
April 16, 1979
(#79001340)
 1st East, Adams, Main, and Openwoods Sts.; also roughly bounded by Adams St., Main St., Cherry St., and 1st East St.
32°21′12″N 90°52′32″W / 32.353333°N 90.875556°W / 32.353333; -90.875556 (Main Street Historic District)		 Vicksburg Second set of boundaries represents a boundary increase of January 5, 1989
50 McDermott House
July 12, 1984
(#84002359)
 1100 South St.
32°20′50″N 90°52′40″W / 32.347222°N 90.877778°W / 32.347222; -90.877778 (McDermott House)		 Vicksburg
51 McNutt House
McNutt House
May 29, 1975
(#75001059)
 Northwestern corner of Monroe and E. 1st Sts.
32°21′17″N 90°52′45″W / 32.354722°N 90.879167°W / 32.354722; -90.879167 (McNutt House)		 Vicksburg
52 Mississippi River Bridge
Mississippi River Bridge
February 14, 1989
(#88002423)
 Spans the Mississippi River on Old U.S. Route 80
32°18′54″N 90°54′20″W / 32.315°N 90.905556°W / 32.315; -90.905556 (Mississippi River Bridge)		 Vicksburg Extends into Madison Parish, Louisiana
53 Old Courthouse, Warren County
Old Courthouse, Warren County
May 23, 1968
(#68000029)
 Court Sq.
32°21′07″N 90°52′43″W / 32.351944°N 90.878611°W / 32.351944; -90.878611 (Old Courthouse, Warren County)		 Vicksburg
54 Pemberton's Headquarters
Pemberton's Headquarters
July 23, 1970
(#70000319)
 1018 Crawford St.
32°20′54″N 90°52′40″W / 32.348333°N 90.877778°W / 32.348333; -90.877778 (Pemberton's Headquarters)		 Vicksburg
55 Planters Hall
Planters Hall
June 21, 1971
(#71000459)
 822 Main St.
32°21′14″N 90°52′46″W / 32.353889°N 90.879444°W / 32.353889; -90.879444 (Planters Hall)		 Vicksburg
56 Adolph Rose Building
November 12, 1992
(#92001567)
 717 Clay St.
32°21′01″N 90°52′55″W / 32.350278°N 90.881944°W / 32.350278; -90.881944 (Adolph Rose Building)		 Vicksburg
57 St. Francis Xavier Convent
St. Francis Xavier Convent
April 18, 1977
(#77000796)
 1021 Crawford St.
32°20′55″N 90°52′39″W / 32.348611°N 90.8775°W / 32.348611; -90.8775 (St. Francis Xavier Convent)		 Vicksburg
58 Shlenker House
November 17, 1983
(#83003975)
 2212 Cherry St.
32°20′19″N 90°52′45″W / 32.338611°N 90.879167°W / 32.338611; -90.879167 (Shlenker House)		 Vicksburg
59 Snyder's Bluff
February 6, 1973
(#73001027)
 Along the Yazoo River north of Redwood
32°29′51″N 90°47′53″W / 32.4975°N 90.7981°W / 32.4975; -90.7981 (Snyder's Bluff)		 Redwood
60 South Cherry Street Historic District
South Cherry Street Historic District
November 14, 2003
(#03001140)
 Along Cherry and Drummond Sts. from Harrison St. to Bowmar St. and including Chambers and Baum Sts.
32°20′25″N 90°52′42″W / 32.340278°N 90.878333°W / 32.340278; -90.878333 (South Cherry Street Historic District)		 Vicksburg
61 South Drummond Street Neighborhood Historic District
September 28, 2015
(#15000667)
 Roughly bounded by Bowmar & Confederate Aves., Yerger, Green, 2nd, Oak Hill & Polk Sts., Halls Ferry Rd.
32°19′52″N 90°53′08″W / 32.331°N 90.8855°W / 32.331; -90.8855 (South Drummond Street Neighborhood Historic District)		 Vicksburg
62 South Vicksburg Public School No. 200
March 20, 1986
(#86000482)
 900 Speed St.
32°20′18″N 90°53′06″W / 32.338333°N 90.885°W / 32.338333; -90.885 (South Vicksburg Public School No. 200)		 Vicksburg
63 Uptown Vicksburg Historic District
Uptown Vicksburg Historic District
August 19, 1993
(#93000850)
 Roughly bounded by Locust, South, Washington, and Clay Sts.; also mostly on Washington St. between Grove and Veto Sts.
32°20′55″N 90°52′45″W / 32.348611°N 90.879167°W / 32.348611; -90.879167 (Uptown Vicksburg Historic District)		 Vicksburg Second set of boundaries represents a boundary increase of September 10, 2004
64 U.S.S. CAIRO
U.S.S. CAIRO
September 3, 1971
(#71000068)
 U.S.S. Cairo Museum
32°22′33″N 90°52′00″W / 32.375833°N 90.866667°W / 32.375833; -90.866667 (U.S.S. CAIRO)		 Vicksburg
65 Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Military Park
October 15, 1966
(#66000100)
 North and east of Vicksburg
32°20′28″N 90°51′44″W / 32.341111°N 90.862222°W / 32.341111; -90.862222 (Vicksburg National Military Park)		 Vicksburg
66 Old Vicksburg Public Library
Old Vicksburg Public Library
July 30, 1992
(#92000857)
 819 South St.
32°20′53″N 90°52′51″W / 32.348056°N 90.880833°W / 32.348056; -90.880833 (Old Vicksburg Public Library)		 Vicksburg
67 Vicksburg Siege Cave
March 14, 1973
(#73001029)
 Near the Vicksburg City Cemetery
32°21′59″N 90°51′41″W / 32.366389°N 90.861389°W / 32.366389; -90.861389 (Vicksburg Siege Cave)		 Vicksburg
68 Walnut Hills
Walnut Hills
March 19, 1982
(#82003117)
 1214 Adams St.
32°20′59″N 90°52′39″W / 32.349722°N 90.8775°W / 32.349722; -90.8775 (Walnut Hills)		 Vicksburg
69 Waterways Experiment Station
December 13, 2000
(#00001511)
 Roughly bounded by Spillway, Durden Creek, Tennessee Rd., and Dam Spillway
32°17′50″N 90°52′10″W / 32.297222°N 90.869444°W / 32.297222; -90.869444 (Waterways Experiment Station)		 Vicksburg
70 Yazoo And Mississippi Valley Depot
Yazoo And Mississippi Valley Depot
November 13, 1979
(#79001341)
 500 Grove St.
32°21′09″N 90°52′59″W / 32.352553°N 90.882924°W / 32.352553; -90.882924 (Yazoo And Mississippi Valley Depot)		 Vicksburg
71 Yokena Presbyterian Church
September 7, 1984
(#84002442)
 South of Vicksburg on U.S. Route 61
32°10′24″N 90°56′31″W / 32.173333°N 90.941944°W / 32.173333; -90.941944 (Yokena Presbyterian Church)		 Vicksburg
72 Young-Bradfield House
Young-Bradfield House
May 6, 1982
(#82003118)
 913 Crawford St.
32°20′56″N 90°52′44″W / 32.348889°N 90.878889°W / 32.348889; -90.878889 (Young-Bradfield House)		 Vicksburg

Former Listings: Places That Were Once Historic

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register. This can happen if they are destroyed or if they lose their historic importance. Here are a couple of examples from Warren County.

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Confederate Avenue Steel Arch Bridge
Confederate Avenue Steel Arch Bridge
1988
(#88002483)
December 17, 2002
 Spans Jackson Rd. in Vicksburg National Military Park
 Vicksburg This bridge was taken down in June 2002.
2 Sprague
Sprague
April 15, 1977
(#77000795)
May 15, 1987
 Vicksburg Harbor
 Vicksburg This historic towboat was unfortunately destroyed by a fire.

Images for kids

  • Confederate Avenue Bridge

    The Confederate Avenue Steel Arch Bridge, which was removed in 2002.

  • Sprague, Vicksburg.

    The towboat Sprague, which was destroyed by fire.

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