McRaven House

McRaven House displays both Greek Revival and Italianate architectural elements across its two-story structure, with three distinct construction periods visible throughout the building.

Sheriff Steven Howard constructed the second portion of the house in 1836, adding Empire period decorative elements and enclosing a patio with a permanent staircase.

The interior contains museum-quality antiques from different periods, including a pioneer kitchen that demonstrates the evolution of domestic life in Mississippi.

Visitors can participate in 45-minute history tours or 75-minute ghost tours led by guides in period costumes through the house and its three-acre gardens.

National Geographic Magazine designated this residence as the Time Capsule of the South due to its preservation of three separate architectural periods.

Location: Vicksburg

Inception: 1836

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Italianate architecture

Floors above the ground: 2

Address: 1445 Harrison Street

GPS coordinates: 32.34583,-90.87250

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24