About this property
Windsor Ruins are in Claiborne County, Mississippi, United States, about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Port Gibson near Alcorn State University. The ruins consist of 23 standing Corinthian columns of the largest antebellum Greek Revival mansion ever built in the state. The mansion stood from 1861 to 1890, when it was destroyed by fire.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000447. It was listed on November 23, 1971.
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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 Windsor Ruins listed on the National Register?
Windsor Ruins was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Windsor Ruins?
Windsor Ruins is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Windsor Ruins?
The period of significance for Windsor Ruins is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1861.
Can I research the history near Windsor Ruins?
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