"The Magnolias"
Brandon’s 1st Annual “Inaugural Spring Pilgrimage”
Was Held on April 17th
Mayor Tim Coulter has declared April as “Brandon Heritage Month” and will have its first ever Pilgrimage on Saturday, April 17th, 2010. Stops on the tour will include four lovely homes dating from the 1860s to 1930s, two of the oldest and preserved churches, the Rankin County Courthouse (with its many historical Rankin Co. photographs), and the Old Brandon Cemetery where stories will be told of the Yellow Fever Epidemics and the Civil War that will delight the young and old alike. Hospitality will be abundant with hosts and hostesses dressed in period clothing. The Brandon Historical and Genealogical Society are sponsoring this event. The cemetery hosts will be the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Brandon Camp.
Historic District Yard Sale on Sat May 8th
Historic District Yard Sale Participants:
200 Government St.
520 E. Jasper St.
205 W. Jasper St.
124 Prescott Drive
All families, businesses, schools and churches located within the downtown historic district are encouraged to participate. To be included on our list of participating locations please call 601-824-4580 to sign up!!
Tour Stop And Event Headquarters
1. Event Headquarters Rankin County Courthouse - Circa 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fifth courthouse to be built on site, some were torn down and others burned.
2. The Shamburger-Biard Home - Circa 1930 308 Mary Ann Drive
3. The Brandon Cemetery - Circa 1831 Old Depot Road A tribute to the glorious past and present civic pride of the community. Discover the final resting place for two Governors of Mississippi, numerous other state and county officials, and other colorful notables. The final resting place for over 1000 soldiers representing six wars.
4. The Cedars - Circa 1869 and included in the Pearl St. District listed on the National Registry of Historic Places - 203 Pearl Street. Built as a summer home for the Charles Wells family. It has been the Morrow family home for two generations. It was the first home in Brandon with electric lights and hardwood floors.
5. St Luke's Episcopal Church - Circa 1925 Corner of North College Street and Tamberlin Street. Origional building was constructed in 1869. Present building was built in 1925, following the fire of 1924. For the past 162 years St. Luke's has remained a vital part of the Brandon landscape.
6. Brandon Presbyterian Church - Circa 1870 209 South College St. Built with a high steeple that contained a bell that heralded a funeral, fire, and the proper time for worship for the town. "Pictureque and exquisite" describe the pristine santuary that has "perfect" acoustics.
7. The Magnolias - Circa 1860 Corner of Jasper Street and College Street. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Celebrating its 160th birthday as one of the greatest mansions of Mississippi and a splended example of Greek Revival.
8 The Wiman-Hall Home, Circa 1938. 107 West Jasper St. This is located on one of the covered wagon and the 1830s stagecoach route to Brandon. This "Doll house" cottage will send you scrambling to find your family antiques once you discover how they can become treasures and artfully used in smaller spaces.