The map below is your guide to a
WALKING TOUR OF JACKSON, LA.
(Simply click on the numbers and your computer will display information about each site on the tour)

Photography by H.T. "Bubby" Jackson and John DeMajo

#52 Centenaria (c.1840) Built to house the president of Centenary College. It features a gallery on the upper and lower floors and one perched on the roof.

#53 Millwood (c.1840) Once used as a girls school.

#54 Centenary College West Wing (c.1837) is all that remains of several impressive structures. Closed during the Civil War, the buildings were used alternately by Confederate and Union troops. On the minute books of the college on October 7, 1861 was the notation: "Students have all gone to war. College suspended and God help the Right." The college was moved to Shereveport, LA in 1908.

#55 Pipes House (c 1904) A victorian beauty located on College St.

#56 Silk Stocking Manor (c.1896) is another classic Victorian.

#57 Jackson Methodist Church (c.1852) The outside of this historic church is unchanged since it was built to serve the students of Centenary.

#58 First Baptist Church (c1860) was used as a hiding place for Confederate soldiers during the War.

#59 St. Alban's Lodge (c.1826)

#60 Old Feliciana Courthouse (c.1816)

#61 Presbyterian Manse (c.1816) Unique mall fan-shaped windows adorn the high sides of this Colonial home.

#62 McBrannon House (c.1835) Lockridge Cottage (c.1830) and Christmas Cottage (c.1836)

#63 Jackson Museum Sponsored by the Republic of West Florida Historical Association. One of the museum's premier artifacts is the 1926 Wurlitzer pipe organ originally installed in the Paramount Olympia Theatre in Newhaven, Connecticut.

#64 Old Hickory Village Features an authentic working cotton gin, cane grinder, syrup mill, and an array of antique farm implements, giving a glimpse of rural life in the 1800's. Soon to be in operation is a steam railroad with touring cars. Visitors may take a short train ride passing a number of scenic and historical points in the area.

65 McKowen Store (c.1836) Both this and the Pipes-McKowen store are owned and restored by the Jackson Assembly.

#67 Old Centenary Inn (c.1930) A large two-story Greek revival whose pedimented front portico of bricks, columns, and woodwork came from the East Wing of Centenary College (1832-1833) which was demolished in 1930.

#68 Milbank (c.1835) Milbank was the first home of the Bank of Jackson. It has also been a hotel and a dance hall. It is furnished with museum quality antiques.

#69 Presbyterian Church (c.1852) With it's ornate slave loft still present, this church is located on the corner of Bank and Erin Streets.

#70 Roseneath (c.1832) the original home of the W.R. McKowen High School. It features a unique balcony suspended between four fluted Doric columns.

#71 Brides House (c.1890) Jackson merchant Johnny Jones built this charming white cottage for his bride.

#72 Johnny Jones Store (c.1850) Served as a general store for the area. The heavily barred door and iron hardware were replaced during renovation.

#73 Hopewell (c.1870) a two-story Greek Revival.

#76 Norsworthy House (c.1840)

#77 Dudley House (c.1830)

#78 Ellis House (c.1840) has been restored with original doors and hardware.

#79 Grace Cottage (c.1840) with nine over six windows and intricate transoms.

#80 McCrea Cottage (c.1840)

#81 Palmer House (c.1880) is a large Queen Anne cottage.

#83 Feliciana Cellars Winery Producing pure wine from locally grown grapes.

#84 East Louisiana State Hospital (c.1848-1853) Considered by many as one of the greatet Greek Revival buildings in the South, it was designed as a mental hospital by architect Charles Gibbons, who was paid $100 for the design. It serves as the administrative center for the hospital which is still a mental health treatment facility.

#85 Old Jackson Cemetery where interesting tombs of early citizens and founding families of Jackson are located. A historic marker is located on the tomb of Lt. Col. John C. McKowen (1842-1901), a local hero of the Civil War.