3 Best Landmarks in Jackson, MS

“The Old Capitol Museum served as the Mississippi Statehouse from 1839 until 1903. The building was designated a Mississippi Landmark and became a National Historic Landmark in 1990. The Capitol is one of the country's premier examples of Greek Revival public architecture. When it was constructed in 1839, the massive limestone exterior, copper dome, and grand indoor spaces made the Old Capitol the most distinguished building in Mississippi. The interactive multimedia exhibits explore the purposes of the legislature, the state Supreme Court, and the governor, as well as the significance of historic preservation to the state. The Capitol is also available for event rentals and special events. The Old Capitol Museum offers free admission.”

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“Mississippi Governor's Mansion is the governor's official residence of Mississippi, which is currently occupied by Tate Reeves. The Mansion is an official National Historic Landmark, operating as one of only two state governors' residences to have earned this distinction. The mansion is one of the most exemplary surviving examples of the Greek Revival style in the U.S. Mississippi Governor's Mansion is situated three blocks south of the Mississippi State Capitol, on 2.4 acres that take up an entire city block, bounded by East Amite, East Capitol, North Congress, and North West Streets. The historic grounds and section of the Governor's Mansion have been designated as a site for limited public use by historical, educational, or other non-profit organizations. Mississippi Governor's Mansion offers free admission.”

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“Mississippi State Capitol was designed in the Beaux-Arts architectural style. The Capitol is a 171,000-square-foot building that was built by the Wells Brothers Company of Chicago. The Mississippi State Capitol is the third Capitol built in Jackson. The first building was finished in 1822 and no longer exists. The second building was finished in 1839, served as the Capitol until 1903, and today is the Old Capitol Museum. The first floor features the Hall of Governors, which includes portraits of the former governors of Mississippi on the creation of the Mississippi Territory in 1798 and the state in 1817. The second floor of the Mississippi State Capitol also houses the old Supreme Court and the old State Library. The fourth floor contains the public galleries of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Mississippi State Capitol offers free admission for all visitors.”

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