Woodville in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Habig House
c.1805
courtesy Town of Woodville
1. Habig House Marker
Believed to be one of oldest local houses. Fine example of Gothic Revival Cottage. Henry Habig, local blacksmith, bought it in 1867.
Private.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 31° 6.303′ N, 91° 17.816′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson County. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 384 Water St, Woodville MS 39669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bramlette House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cohen House (about 300 feet away); Jacob Cohen Cottage (about 400 feet away); D'Aquila Service Station (about 400 feet away); Fort Adams (about 500 feet away); Old Joseph Homestead (about 500 feet away); Polk's Meat Market (about 600 feet away); Noble House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodville.
Regarding Habig House. One-and-a-half-story frame residence with undercut gallery, braced pent, clapboard and flush siding. Nine-over-six windows, irregular fenestration, circa 1830.
Contributing building which promotes the architectural significance of the Woodville Historic District.
-from NRHP Nomination Form. Note: The Nomination Form has many inaccuracies throughout, with many sites mislabeled as the adjoining site. Some of these mistakes appear to be included on this marker. For example, this house is not an example of
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
2. Habig House Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
3. Habig House and Marker
4. Habig House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 11, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Craig Baker was the editor who published this page.
