Shlenker House
National Register of Historic Places

Shlenker House

Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi
Listed
November 17, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003975

About this property

Shlenker House is a historic house built in c. 1907 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.. It is also known as the D.J. Shlenker House, and the Rig Perry House. Shlenker House is a historical reminder of the Jewish immigrant community in Vicksburg during the early-20th century. It is a National Register of Historic Places listed place since 1983; and is listed as a Mississippi Landmark since 2000. The house is also part of the South Cherry Street Historic District. It is an example of early 20th-century eclecticism in architecture in the city of Vicksburg.

Location

2212 Cherry St.
Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi
32.33883, -90.87936

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Assault on Vicksburg May 22
1863Civil War
0.5 mi
Vicksburg — Railroad Redoubt Assault
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0.5 mi
Vicksburg Siege — Railroad Redoubt Assault
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0.7 mi
General Assault on Vicksburg May 22
1863Civil War
0.8 mi

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When was Shlenker House listed on the National Register?

Shlenker House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Shlenker House?

Shlenker House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Shlenker House?

The period of significance for Shlenker House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.

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