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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000319. It was listed on July 22, 1970.
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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.
Can I research the history near Pemberton's Headquarters?
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