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