3 Best Landmarks in Jackson, MS

“Old Capitol Museum was designated a Mississippi Landmark and became a National Historic Landmark in 1990. The Museum is the country's premier Greek Revival public architecture model. When the Museum was built in 1839, the copper dome, the massive limestone exterior, and grand interior spaces made the Old Capitol the most distinguished building in Mississippi. The interactive multimedia exhibits explore the purposes of the legislature, high court, and governor and the significance of historic preservation to the state. The Old Capitol Museum also provides special events and event rentals.”

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“Mississippi Governor's Mansion serves as the state's governor's official residence. The Governor's Mansion is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States and is well-preserved today. The Mansion is on 2.4 acres of land, spanning an entire city block bordered by East Amite, North Congress, East Capitol, and North West Streets, just three blocks south of the Mississippi State Capitol. It is recognized as an official National Historic Landmark, and at the time of its designation, it was one of only two state governor's residences to receive this honor. Additionally, a portion of the Mansion's historical grounds has been set aside for non-profit organizations with historical, educational, or other purposes for limited public activities.”

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“The Oaks House Museum is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The famous Museum's existing buildings survived Jackson's burning in the Civil War. The Oaks House Museum is one of the oldest museums in Jackson. The house in Greek Revival style was built around 1853 on four acres in the heart of the capital city of Mississippi. The Oaks House Museum is now a historic museum administered by the Oaks House Museum Corporation. The Library collection and grounds depict the life of a middle-class family on a mid-19th-century urban farmstead through the tale of four-term Jackson mayor James Hervey Boyd and their family, his wife Eliza, focusing on the years 1853 to 1863.”

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