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Wesson House: A Step Back in Time
Discover Olive Branch's history at the Wesson House, a preserved 1875 landmark and former home of the town's first mayor.
The Wesson House, built in 1875, stands as a testament to Olive Branch, Mississippi's rich history. Once home to the town's first mayor, Ben F. Wesson, this preserved landmark offers a glimpse into 19th-century life and the early days of Olive Branch.
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Getting There
Driving
The Wesson House is located at 9133 Goodman Rd, Olive Branch, MS. From Interstate 22, take exit 2 for MS-302 E/Goodman Rd. Head east on Goodman Rd, and the Wesson House will be on your right, at the corner of Goodman Rd and Pigeon Roost Ave. Parking is available on-site. Note that parking may be limited during special events.
Walking
From the Olive Branch City Hall at 9200 Pigeon Roost Rd, head south on Pigeon Roost Rd towards Goodman Rd. The Wesson House will be on your left, at the corner of Goodman Rd and Pigeon Roost Rd. The walk is approximately 0.1 miles and should take only a few minutes.
Local tips
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Check the City of Olive Branch's official website or tourism page for information on special events or open house dates at the Wesson House.
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Explore the surrounding Old Towne area, with its antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants, to get a feel for Olive Branch's unique character.
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Visit the Olive Branch City Hall Museum for more insights into the history of the city and its early settlers.
Discover more about Wesson House
The Wesson House, nestled in the heart of Olive Branch, Mississippi, is a tangible link to the city's past. Built around 1875 by Ben F. Wesson, Olive Branch's first mayor, the house is one of only three Dedicated Mississippi Landmarks in DeSoto County. The land it occupies was originally purchased from Chickasaw Indian Chief, Lush-Pun-Tubby, in 1836 by Milton Blocker and Stephen Flinn.Wesson constructed a mercantile store at the front of the property facing what was then Pleasant Hill Road (now Goodman Road), with his residence, the Wesson House, situated further back. The house remained in the Wesson family for generations, eventually being gifted to the City of Olive Branch in 1991 to be used as a museum.While the house isn't currently open to the public on a regular basis, it is sometimes open for special events, such as the annual Christmas Open House. The Wesson House anchors the southern end of Olive Branch's Old Towne, and ongoing development plans aim to integrate it further into the area as a historical and cultural focal point.
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