National Register of Historic Places
Pemberton's Headquarters
Pemberton's Headquarters is a historic place in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000319.
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Pemberton's Headquarters
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About this place
What is Pemberton's Headquarters?
Pemberton's Headquarters, also known as the Willis-Cowan House, is a historic house museum at 1018 Crawford Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Built in 1836, it served as the headquarters for Confederate General John C. Pemberton during most of the 47-day Siege of Vicksburg. It was also the site where Pemberton surrendered the city to U.S. Major General Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1863. The house is owned by the National Park Service and is open to the public as part of Vicksburg National Military Park. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
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Listing details
- Name
- Pemberton's Headquarters
- City
- Vicksburg
- County
- Warren County
- State
- Mississippi
- Listed on the National Register
- July 23, 1970
- NRIS reference number
- 70000319
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 32.34841, -90.87775
When was Pemberton's Headquarters listed on the National Register?
Pemberton's Headquarters was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1970.
Where is Pemberton's Headquarters located?
Pemberton's Headquarters is located in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi at approximately 32.34841, -90.87775. See the map above.
Is Pemberton's Headquarters a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Pemberton's Headquarters is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.