Jackson City Hall, Local government building in Downtown Jackson, United States.
Jackson City Hall is the seat of municipal government, a Greek Revival building in Downtown Jackson. Its first version went up in 1846–47 for $8,000; after structural problems it was enlarged or rebuilt in 1853–54. A statue of Andrew Jackson by Katherine Speed Ettl, wife of former mayor Leland Speed, stands in front of it.
Jackson City Hall was first built in 1846–47 for $8,000, then enlarged or rebuilt in 1853–54 after structural problems. During the Civil War it served as a hospital and was left standing by Federal troops while much of Jackson was damaged; one explanation is that General Sherman, a Freemason, spared the Masonic Lodge it housed, though the army hospital is the likelier reason. Architect Frank P. Gates directed a major renovation in 1963–64.
The Andrew Jackson statue in front of the hall was made in 1968 by Katherine Speed Ettl, wife of former mayor Leland Speed; as of July 2020 it was slated for removal. The building also housed a Masonic Lodge, which some credit with its survival in the Civil War.
The building is located in the heart of Downtown and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can view the exterior at any time, while access to the interior depends on current administrative hours.
The 1968 bronze statue of Andrew Jackson in front of the building was made by Katherine Speed Ettl, wife of former mayor Leland Speed. As of July 2020 it was slated for removal.
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