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First Presbyterian Church

Located on Church and Walnut Streets, this church is also known as the 'Church with the 12-foot Gold Finger Steeple,' due to its outstanding steeple topped with a gold-leaf-covered hand pointing skyward. The original wooden hand was carved by a 17-year-old craftsman in 1859. After years of damage by weather and woodpeckers, it was replaced with a metal substitute. The current hand measures 12 feet from the base to the tip of the finger and is 165 feet above the ground. Chandeliers from the steamboat 'Robert E. Lee' adorn the interior of the church, which is open daily.

Location: 1101 Church Street, Port Gibson Mississippi 39150 Telephone 601-437-5428

Other History nearby:
(Vicksburg) Anchuca
(Vicksburg) Balfour House
(Vicksburg) Belle of the Bends
(Vicksburg) Biedenharn Candy Company Museum
(Vicksburg) Biedenharn Museum of Coca-Cola Museum
(Vicksburg) Civil War Living History

02/13 Coming to The Port Gibson area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Cracklin Festival Port Barre LA November8 This festival is held in November in Port Barre. Four days of fun include family entertainment, Cajun and Country music, food, cooking contests, arts and crafts, and a parade.
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