Port Gibson in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Oak Square
1850-1906
— Port Gibson Historic Tour —
1207 Church Street. Port Gibson's largest mansion. This neoclassic house exemplifies the grandeur of antebellum days. The house with gardens and dependencies originally occupied the entire block. Named Oak Square because of the massive Oak trees on the grounds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 57.266′ N, 90° 59.062′ W. Marker is in Port Gibson, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. Marker is on Church Strery (U.S. 61) north of Oak Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1207 Church Street, Port Gibson MS 39150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Levy Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Spencer Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Coleman Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heath Home (about 400 feet away); Presbyterian Manse (about 400 feet away); Schillig Home (about 600 feet away); Person Home (about 600 feet away); Drake Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gibson.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2019.