Port Gibson in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Hopkins House
Port Gibson Historic Tour
805 Church. Ca. 1845, Greek Revival. Reportedly constructed of flat boats in Grand Gulf in 1845 and moved to Port Gibson Ca. 1872. This Greek Revival cottage has typical square columns. Dormer windows have been added to the original structure.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 31° 57.49′ N, 90° 58.968′ W. Marker is in Port Gibson, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. It is on Church Street north of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 805 Church Street, Port Gibson MS 39150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi, in Natchez Trace Corridor, and in Greater Jackson. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bruinsburg (a few steps from this marker); St. James Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Gemiluth Chassed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guthrie Home (about 400 feet away); Judge Maury House (about 400 feet away); Hughes Home (about 400 feet away); Shreve House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gibson.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Irwin Russell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2019.

