Pemberton's Headquarters
National Historic Landmark

Pemberton's Headquarters

Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi
Listed
July 22, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
70000319

About this property

Pemberton's Headquarters, also known as the Willis-Cowan House, is a historic house museum at 1018 Crawford Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Built in 1836, it served as the headquarters for Confederate General John C. Pemberton during most of the 47-day Siege of Vicksburg. It was also the site where Pemberton surrendered the city to U.S. Major General Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1863. The house is owned by the National Park Service and is open to the public as part of Vicksburg National Military Park. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Location

1018 Crawford St.
Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi
32.34841, -90.87775

Categories

MILITARYPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Pemberton's Headquarters listed on the National Register?

Pemberton's Headquarters was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Pemberton's Headquarters?

Pemberton's Headquarters is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Pemberton's Headquarters a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pemberton's Headquarters has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Pemberton's Headquarters?

The period of significance for Pemberton's Headquarters is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1018.

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