First Presbyterian Church — Port Gibson, Mississippi

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First Presbyterian Church

Port Gibson, Mississippi

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First Presbyterian Church at 609 Church, built in 1859-60 in the Romanesque Revival style, is the most famous building in Claiborne County. Its hand pointing to heaven originally was made of gilded wood and was carved by the young Daniel Foley.

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Port Gibson, Mississippi · USA

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First Baptist M.B. Church

Faith

The Port Gibson Boycott

History

Battle of Port Gibson

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The Federals Occupy Port Gibson

Military

Campaign, Siege, and Defense of Vicksburg: 1863.

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The Vicksburg Campaign and Siege

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