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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 (1809–77) 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.The structure was built in the Greek Revival style in approximately 1853. The original property was larger than the current one, at one time encompassing 4acre and extending north to Boyd Street and west to North Street, an urban farmstead with main house, barn, detached kitchen, smokehouse, greenhouse, and other outbuildings. Three generations of the Boyd family lived at The Oaks, from 1853 until 1960. Mrs. Eliza Ellis Boyd outlived her husband by many years and lived in the house until her death in 1902. Daughter Mary and her husband, Richard F. McGill, lived in the house with their two children. In 1960, the grandchildren sold the property to The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Mississippi (NSCDA-MS).The home is now a historic house museum administered by the Oaks House Museum Corporation.

Address: 823 N Jefferson St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
Phone: (601) 353-9339
ten.tsacmoc@muesumesuohskao
State: Mississippi
Zip Code: 39202


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What a great reminder of old time Jackson. We are fortunate that the Oaks house has been preserved for more than 150 years. It is a treasure for our citizens.
8 years ago (12-01-2017)
The guide at the Oaks House was very informed and friendly. She showed many details inside and outside and displayed wonderful patience with our many questions.
11 years ago (28-04-2014)
I really wanted to go here but they only take cash. This needs to be better known so tourist can be prepared.
13 years ago (26-03-2013)
Beautiful house
9 years ago (18-08-2016)
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