The Oaks House Museum, Jackson

Name: The Oaks House Museum
Address: 823 N Jefferson St, Jackson, 39202-4140, United States
Telephone: +1 601-353-9339

#25 among attractions in Jackson

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The Oaks House Museum, also known as The Oaks, located at 823 North Jefferson Street in Jackson, Mississippi, is the former home of Jackson Mayor James H. Boyd and his wife Eliza Ellis Boyd and their family. Having survived the burning of Jackson during the Civil War, The Oaks is one of the oldest structures in the city. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Mississippi Landmark. ()

Built: 1856 (168 years ago)Elevation: 335 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°18'30"N, 90°10'35"W

Address

823 N Jefferson StJackson 39202-4140 United States

Contact

+1 601-353-9339

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The Oaks House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Capitol Museum, Mississippi Governor's Mansion, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Manship House.

0.7 miS
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Museum, History museum, Historical place
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Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson
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Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center, Jackson
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Church
First Presbyterian Church, Jackson
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Cemetery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Oaks House Museum open?

The Oaks House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Oaks House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Virden-Patton House, Jackson (10 min walk), Manship House, Jackson (11 min walk), Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson (11 min walk), Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson (12 min walk).

How to get to The Oaks House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Oaks House Museum:

Bus

State Street @ Mississippi Department Of Child Protective Services • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
High St. & Jefferson • Lines: 4B, 4R (8 min walk)

Train

Jackson (26 min walk)