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Grand Gulf Military Park, a Civil War battle site, museum and original fortifications where General U.S. Grant tried to land his troops for the Vicksburg Campaign 601-437-5911
Windsor Ruins (circa 1861) is fourteen miles southwest of Port Gibson on a gravel road off of Highway 552; turnoff is well marked as is the route from Highway 61. Only the columns remain of what once was a plantation home destroyed by a fire. There were 29 45-foot columns supporting the roof line. The first floor housed a commisary, doctor's office, school & dairy; along with the kitchen and storage areas. The house was host to many cultural events, served as an observation post for Confederates during the war, and a Union hospital after the Battle of Port Gibson.
No Easy Journey, a small exhibit of photographs, text, and material objects of the Civil Rights Movement. 510 Market St., Port Gibson, MS, 601-437-8905
Port Gibson City Hall, (circa 1840) a restored Greek Revival building that was the first building erected for the Port Gibson Female College, which operated until 1928. In 1933 the property was deeded to the City of Port Gibson becoming the City Hall. In 1991-1992, under the leadership of then Mayor James Beesley the building underwent a complete renovation. This Greek Revival building now also houses The Allen Collection, a group of 53 framed black and white photographs of Port Gibson and Claiborne County taken between 1906 and 1915. Tourists are welcomed from 8 until 5 weekdays. 1005 College Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150, 601-437-4234
Claiborne County Courthouse, one of the first buildings constructed in the city. It has burned and been restored several times. The courthouse is located near the north end of Main/Market Street.
Lightfoot Park, a small park across from the Courthouse, named for Mr. Horace Lightfoot the first African-American elected to the Claiborne County Board of Education. Mr. Lightfoot was a tradesman, businessman, and public servant who owned an electrical and plumbing business at this site.
Wintergreen Cemetery, a historic cemetery in Mississippi and originally the family cemetery of Samuel Gibson, founder of Port Gibson. 601-437-5776
Port Gibson Battlefield, the Shaifer House was the site of the opening shots in the Battle of Port Gibson. Shaifer Rd., 601-437-4351
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