Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Planters' Hall
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 11, 2016
1. Planters' Hall Marker
Erected 1973 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 32° 21.228′ N, 90° 52.755′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is located at northeast corner of red brick building referenced. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 822 Main Street, Vicksburg MS 39183, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vicksburg's First Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Women of Influence (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel A.M.E. Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor "Turkey Runner" (about 400 feet
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Regarding Planters' Hall. National Register of Historic Places #71000459. Planters' Hall construction is of solid 19" brick walls!
From the National Register nomination:
The first floor of the building was used as the main banking offices, with the second floor consisting of living quarters, said to have once been occupied by the bank president. The back hall and winding stairway provided a private entrance to the upstairs. The front doorways of the first and second stories are the most handsome features of this structure. The first-floor entrance has a pair of Corinthian columns flanked by pilasters with Doric capitals. Above these is an arch with a row of dentils beneath the curved cornice and keystone. The second level doorway features a pair of Tuscan columns supporting an entablature with broken cornice line. Above the transom is an arch with keystone. The windowson the first level are twelve feet high, while those on the second are ten feet.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 11, 20162. Planters' Hall (corner view)View of Planter's Hall from Main Street & Monroe Street intersection, showing marker at the northeast corner.
Also see . . . Planters Hall.
Planters Hall in Vicksburg, Mississippi was built in 1834. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The boundaries of the listing were increased in 1988 to include an 1854-built secondary structure classified as an animal facility (Submitted on October 2, 2016, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 11, 2016
3. Planters' Hall (front view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 11, 2016
4. Planters' Hall (side view)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2016, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2016, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
