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Originally constructed in 1846–47 at a cost of $8,000, the building was either enlarged or rebuilt in 1853-54 because of structural problems. [1] During the American Civil War, the building was used as a hospital and was left standing by Federal troops despite heavy damage inflicted on other buildings throughout Jackson. [3]
Jackson is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi.Along with Raymond, Jackson is one of two county seats for Hinds County.The city had a population of 153,701 at the 2020 census, a significant decline from 173,514, or 11.42%, since the 2010 census, representing the largest decline in population during the decade of any major U.S. city. [4]
Jackson chartered as a city. [3] Penitentiary built. [6] 1842 James H. Boyd becomes mayor. Governor's mansion built. [6] 1845 - College opens in Eagle Hotel. [7] 1846 City Hall built. [1] St. Peter's church dedicated. 1847 - Mississippi Institute for the Blind founded. [6] 1858 - New Orleans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad in operation. [8 ...
Pages in category "National Register of Historic Places in Jackson, Mississippi" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Law firms flocked to the location at Jackson Place as a testament to the confidence attorneys had in downtown Jackson. Now, 16 years later, the building has new ownership and a new management team ...
The Jackson City Council voted in 2020 to remove the Andrew Jackson statue, seen here on June 10, 2024, outside of City Hall.
First-year House Speaker Jason White, R-West, previously told the Clarion Ledger that Jackson represents the "epicenter of Mississippi," and the city deserved the Legislature's attention.
Skyscrapers in Jackson, Mississippi (1 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Jackson, Mississippi" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total.