WELCOME TO JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Jackson, the capitol of Mississippi, is one of our most important Black Heritage destinations. Its Black colleges, barbeque and historic sites also make this a fine place to hold family reunions that connect with the foundations of our culture. It also has grand architecture built with the labor of our ancestors and landscape beauty to match.
The Old Capitol, a magnificent example of Greek Revival architecture, remained the seat of state government until 1903. It has been lovingly restored as a state historical museum since 1961 and anchors Downtown Jackson. The Governor's Mansion, completed in 1842, is the 2nd oldest in the nation. Jackson City Hall was built in 1846. The third and present state Capitol, completed in 1903, is a magnificent structure patterned after the nation's Capitol.
The ongoing restoration of Farish Street Historical District, a 125-acre area, grid patterned neighborhood, is the largest residential district of its type in the South. The district, spanning more than 100 years of dwellings, is a compendium of vernacular architectural examples representing craftsmanship skills of numerous African American building contractors. Walking tours reveal a variety of styles, which include Antebellum, Creole, Queen Anne, Shotgun and Bungalow cottages.
Historic attractions like Medgar Evers Home and Museum, Library and Bronze Statue, which preserve the legacy of this slain Civil Rights leader and the historical tribulations and triumphs of his day. The Margaret Walker Alexander National African American Research Center, Alamo Theater, and Boddie Mansion are other places of significant interest.
If sanctified, down-home Christian praise and Gospel music is your thing, indulge yourself among 400 houses of worship in every major denomination scattered throughout 105 square miles of community. A good public school system is an integral part of the area, and seven colleges, including Jackson State University and Tougaloo College are located within 15 miles of downtown. Blues and Soul Music artists have found a haven among one of the largest record companies for Black music in the world. Local nightclubs often take advantage of their presence.
Jacksonians are proud of their southern hospitality and quality of life. African American population is increasing again. All visitors will find that Jackson is a community aware of its past, but advancing proudly into the future. One visit and you’ll understand the wisdom of their decision.
The Old Capitol, a magnificent example of Greek Revival architecture, remained the seat of state government until 1903. It has been lovingly restored as a state historical museum since 1961 and anchors Downtown Jackson. The Governor's Mansion, completed in 1842, is the 2nd oldest in the nation. Jackson City Hall was built in 1846. The third and present state Capitol, completed in 1903, is a magnificent structure patterned after the nation's Capitol.
The ongoing restoration of Farish Street Historical District, a 125-acre area, grid patterned neighborhood, is the largest residential district of its type in the South. The district, spanning more than 100 years of dwellings, is a compendium of vernacular architectural examples representing craftsmanship skills of numerous African American building contractors. Walking tours reveal a variety of styles, which include Antebellum, Creole, Queen Anne, Shotgun and Bungalow cottages.
Historic attractions like Medgar Evers Home and Museum, Library and Bronze Statue, which preserve the legacy of this slain Civil Rights leader and the historical tribulations and triumphs of his day. The Margaret Walker Alexander National African American Research Center, Alamo Theater, and Boddie Mansion are other places of significant interest.
If sanctified, down-home Christian praise and Gospel music is your thing, indulge yourself among 400 houses of worship in every major denomination scattered throughout 105 square miles of community. A good public school system is an integral part of the area, and seven colleges, including Jackson State University and Tougaloo College are located within 15 miles of downtown. Blues and Soul Music artists have found a haven among one of the largest record companies for Black music in the world. Local nightclubs often take advantage of their presence.
Jacksonians are proud of their southern hospitality and quality of life. African American population is increasing again. All visitors will find that Jackson is a community aware of its past, but advancing proudly into the future. One visit and you’ll understand the wisdom of their decision.
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