Port Gibson, Mississippi - Gold Hand Pointing to Heaven
- Address:
- 605 Church St., Port Gibson, MS
- Directions:
- On main road through town, Highway 61 (also Church Street is lined with churches). Look up above the massive live oaks that line the street/hwy 61, you will not miss it.
- Phone:
- 601-437-5428
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Port Gibson, Mississippi - Gold Hand Pointing to Heaven A gold "Hand Pointing to Heaven" is on the steeple of the First Presbyterian Church. The town is located along the Mississippi River on scenic hwy 61 and the famous Natchez Trace, is between Vicksburg and Natchez.
The "Hand Pointing to Heaven" is the unique feature of this Romanesque Revival style edifice. The first hand was carved from wood by Daniel Foley, a young local craftsman (in 1860?). Due to the ravages of time, it needed to be replaced. Around 1901, the present hand was commissioned and installed. It was taken down in 1989 to be repaired and replated (in gold). It was raised again in 1990 and placed atop a newly reinforced steeple.
The town is worth a visit, as it was spared destruction by fire by General U.S. Grant in 1863 during the Civil War due to its beauty (as was Natchez). Several Civil War battle sites are in the area. [Connie A, 07/12/2006]
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