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Old Images of Jackson, Mississippi

 

Closeup of old photo of Panorama Jackson Mississippi, taken about 1910

Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

American Civil War

Old picture of the Reoccupation of Jackson Mississippii in 1863Old picture of the Reoccupation of Jackson Mississippii in 18631863 map of Jackson Mississippii area1863 map of Jackson Mississippii area, drawn during the American Civil War

Mississippi State Capitol

Old picture of Mississippi State Capitol at Jackson 1875Old book illustration of Mississippi State Capitol at Jackson 1875

Panoramic View of Jackson 1910

This panorama view was taken in about 1910. There are so many fascinating details that in addition to showing the full width image, I’ve also created five closeup pictures focusing on different parts of the view.

If you look carefully, you’ll see the horses pulling carts and wagons round the streets.

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Millsaps College c.1910

The private liberal arts institution of Millsaps College was founded in 1890.

old photo of Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss c1910Old photo of Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss c1910

In & Around Jackson

Julienne House on Yazoo Street was constructed in 1840, for Louis Norman Julienne.

old photo of Julienne House, 421 Yazoo Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of Julienne House, 421 Yazoo Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of City Hall, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of City Hall, Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Coloner Power’s House

John Logan Power was born in Ireland in 1834. In 1855, he moved from Ireland to Jackson, Mississippi. Five years later he founded the Jackson Daily News, before becoming the official reporter of the Mississippi Secession Convention and then serving in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.

Upon returning to civilian life, he once again founded a local newspaper, which in 1890 was renamed the Daily Clarion Ledger.

Between 1896 and his death in 1901, Coloner Power served as Secretary of State.

His daughter Anabel Power then lived in the Colonel’s house at 411 Amite Street, until her own death in 1958.

Colonel Power’s House, which sat against the high rise Standard Life Building, was demolished shortly after Anabel’s death.

Ten years later, the metal ironwork from Colonel Power’s house was installed in crescent-shaped tiers in the courtyard of the Junior League Headquarters at 805 Riverside Drive.

old photo of Colonel Powers House, Amite Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of Colonel Powers House, Amite Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MS, taken on May 20, 1936.
old photo of 1937 eroded cotton farm near Jackson MississippiiOld photo of an eroded cotton farm near Jackson, Mississippii, taken in 1937jackson mississippi old imagesOld photo of Capitol Street Jackson Mississippi 1944Old photo of Capitol Street Jackson Mississippi in 1944Closeup of old photo of Capitol Street Jackson Mississippi taken in 1944Old photo of Manship House, Northwest & Fortification Streets, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of Manship House, Northwest & Fortification Streets, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of John W. Patton House, 512 North State Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of John W. Patton House, 512 North State Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of Governor's Mansion, 316 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of Governor’s Mansion, 316 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSold photo of The Oaks, 823 North Jefferson Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of The Oaks, 823 North Jefferson Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSold photo of Old State Capitol, 100 North State Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of Old State Capitol, 100 North State Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSold photo of Judge Brame House, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of Judge Brame House, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of New State Capitol, Mississippi Street at Congress Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of New State Capitol, Mississippi Street at Congress Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of J. C. Penney (Building), 157 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of J. C. Penney (Building), 157 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSold photo of Paramount Theater, 115 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MSOld photo of Paramount Theater, 115 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Jackson Flood 1979

In Easter 1979, the Mississippi flooded many of Jackson’s streets, homes and businesses.

Jackson, Mississippi Flood (Easter 1979) – Clay Edwards on YouTube

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