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2617 Confederate Avenue

Vicksburg, MS 39180
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt4,300

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Acres3.70

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There are properties that sell square footage, and there are properties that sell history. 2617 Confederate Avenue is emphatically the latter — a 1910 residence of documented architectural and historical distinction, positioned directly along the grounds of Vicksburg National Military Park on five private acres of ground where the Civil War's most decisive campaign was decided in 1863. A handsome brick-floor foyer establishes the formal entry sequence, drawing visitors through to a living room of genuine volume — floor-to-ceiling windows, corner fireplace, proportions that command attention. The formal dining room presents a second fireplace, custom integrated shelving, and a wall of purposeful storage. These are not incidental details. They are the considered decisions of a builder worki ng without compromise. On July 4, 1947 — the occasion that ended Vicksburg's 84-year refusal to celebrate American Independence Day, drawing an estimated 50,000 people into the streets — General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe and then-Chief of Staff of the United States Army, visited the home as a personal guest of Dr. E. C. Neill. The two men played bridge together. Three days later, on July 7, 1947, Eisenhower wrote to Neill from his DDE letterhead — a copy of the letter remains in this home today, framed on the suite's wall. In it, the future 34th President of the United States reflects warmly on his Vicksburg visit, remarks with characteristic wit on losing $1.70 at the bridge table, and expresses his hope to return. Properties of this authenticated provenance do not re-enter the market on any predictable schedule. The intersection of irreplaceable original materials, documented Presidential association, a position within a National Military Park, and five private acres represents a legacy holding by any serious measure.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $849,000

AD Id : 77878305

MLS Id : 2556051

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 3.70 Acres

Living Area Size : 4,300

Year Built : 1910

County : Warren

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 14

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Carbon Monoxide Detector, Guest Accommodations, Stone Counters, Cable TV
    Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
    Appliances: Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1910
    Building Area Total: 4300
    Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
    Stories: 3
    Patio And Porch Features: Balcony
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Balcony, Fence, Permeable Paving

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 512 X 256 Main Square Feet: 3.7 Lot Size Acres: 3.7 Lot Description: 1 to 5 Acres,City Lot,Irregular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $849000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 1087-26-0450-0043-00 Tax Lot: 20 Tax Legal Desc: LOTS: 20 PLAT BOOK 1- 116 PAGE- 16 COLLEGE ADDITION

  • Location Information

    Direction: Take Exit 4B from Interstate south on Halls Ferry Road for about 1.5 miles Turn right onto Confederate Avenue into the Vicksburg National Military Park WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/14/2026 @ 12:14

MLS: 2556051 LISTED BY: Douglas Adams, Crescent Sotheby's International 504-944-3605 SOURCE: NOMAR

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