Anchuca, Greek Revival mansion in Vicksburg, United States.
Anchuca, also known as the Victor Wilson House, is a Greek Revival house in Vicksburg, Mississippi. J. W. Mauldin built it in 1830 in the Federal style; in 1847 Victor Wilson and his wife Jane added the two-story front portico. The main house, former servant's quarters and carriage house now hold guest suites.
Built in 1830 by J.W. Mauldin, the house was converted into a hospital during the 1863 Siege of Vicksburg. A notable political moment occurred in 1869 when a former Confederate leader delivered his final public address from the building's balcony.
The name Anchuca is purported to mean "happy home" in the Choctaw language, a name attached to the house rather than to its builders. The house is also known as the Victor Wilson House, after the merchant who bought it in 1840 and added its two-story portico in 1847.
The property welcomes guests as an inn with rooms available in multiple buildings across the grounds. Its location in the Old Town district makes it convenient for exploring other historic sites nearby.
Anchuca's name is said to mean "happy home" in the Choctaw language, a detail often missed by visitors who pass the sign. The house also appears in the 1936 Historic American Buildings Survey, when it belonged to Mrs. William Joseph Vollor.
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