Church Hill

Davis Wedding Site

State: Mississippi County: Jefferson County Founded: 1790s Abandoned: Semi-ghost Peak Population: Plantation town

Church Hill is a tiny hamlet where Jefferson Davis married Varina Howell. Nearby are the haunting ruins of Windsor, a Greek Revival mansion that was once Mississippi's largest, destroyed by fire in 1890. Only 23 columns remain.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • Jefferson Davis married here
  • Windsor Ruins nearby
  • 23 columns still standing

Location

Address: Church Hill, MS

Coordinates: 31.6333, -91.1333