Port Gibson in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Guthrie Home

— Port Gibson Historic Tour —

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

1. Guthrie Home Marker

Inscription. 703 Church. Ca. 1840 Greek Revival/Italianate. Italianate long windows and protruding bay windows are typical of many houses built just before the Civil War. The interesting and unusual etched glass panel in the front door depicts a pelican.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 31° 57.547′ N, 90° 58.942′ W. Marker is in Port Gibson, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. Marker is on Church Street (U.S. 61) north of Carroll Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 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. Temple Gemiluth Chassed (within shouting distance of this marker); Shreve House (within shouting distance of this marker); Englesing Home (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Gibson (within shouting distance of this marker); Brashear Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hopkins House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gibson.

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

2. The Guthrie Home

Zoom in on the front door. It features an etched glass pelican.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.