Historical Homes, Churches and Museums Open for Touring 

Montrose is a Greek Revival home built in 1858-1861 by Robert McGowan and his bride Margaret. Montrose, completely furnished in 1860s style, is a restored Greek Revival mansion, featuring a spiral stairway, marble mantel pieces, a parquet entry floor, and ornate ceiling medallions. The home, now headquarters for the Holly Springs Garden Club, has stood the test of time and tragedy, a tribute to the work-worn hands that built her and the ones who lovingly care for her now.

Built in 1859 by Colonel Harvey Washington Walter, Walter Place is one of Mississippi’s most distinctive antebellum homes and the last great mansion constructed before the Civil War. Designed by Spires Boling, it uniquely blends Greek Revival and Gothic Revival styles, featuring octagonal towers, a Corinthian-columned portico, and ornate cast-iron details. During the Civil War, the home housed Julia Dent Grant during the Union occupation of Holly Springs, and in 1878 it served as a Yellow Fever relief center, where Walter and three of his sons lost their lives. After later renovations under Oscar Johnson and periods of decline, the house was purchased and extensively restored in 2019 by Terry Cook, earning recognition from the Mississippi Heritage Trust. in 2025, Walter Place was purchased by Parker and Dana Bradford, who continue to restore and preserve this beloved historic home.

Built in 1845, Dunvegan—also known as the Norfleet-Cochran House—was the home of Holly Springs founding father and merchant Jesse Peters Norfleet and his family, including Ada Norfleet Rand, whose son later founded the International Shoe Company. After passing through several owners in the late 19th century, the house was purchased in 1886 by T. F. Sigman and remodeled in 1903 by noted architect Theodore Link, who transformed its original porch into a Greek Revival portico.n 1920, the home became the residence of the Cochran family, who renamed it “Dunvegan” after a village on the Isle of Skye; Samuel Vadah Cochran Jr., a professor and artist, later added murals and gardens. Today, Dunvegan remains a one-and-a-half-story Greek Revival cottage with a raised basement, Tuscan-columned portico, cast iron fencing, and distinctive planters repurposed from the historic Pointer House.  The current home owners refer to the house now as the Dunvegan-Cochran House.

Built in 1871 by architect Gustavius Adolphus Palm, who received architectural and military training in his native Prussia. He designed other homes in Holly Springs, but Wynne House was his family home. In 2007, the property was purchased by Stephen and Suzette Woodgate, who undertook the massive restoration process that lasted nearly a decade and inspired their win of a 2018 Mississippi Heritage Trust Award. Purchased in 2024 by women's history author Marianne Monson and her husband Professor Andrew Behnke, the house is a popular attraction in Holly Springs and currently operates as a bed and breakfast to guests.

Gwydir was built circa 1886 by James Barrett Walthall, Chancery Clerk of Marshall County and a member of the prominent Walthall family. After Walthall’s death, his widow sold the house in 1892 to Henry Craft Fort, president of the Bank of Holly Springs. The home later passed to the Gholson family and remained in their ownership for nearly a century, during which time it was known as the Gholson House. In 2004, the property was purchased by George and Laurie Gwin, who renamed it Gwydir in honor of the Gwin ancestral home in north Wales. Architecturally, Gwydir is a Southern Vernacular Cottage with Italianate influences. The single-story, flanking-gable frame house features a gable-on-hip ell, a tripartite bay window, and a shed porch supported by square posts.

Built in 1940 by Mr. Ivy, this charming bungalow was later known as the Ivy–Reynolds House and has been home to numerous owners over the decades. When the current owners purchased the property, the house was in need of significant repair; however, its original structure and craftsmanship remained sound. Thoughtful restoration has allowed the home’s character to be preserved while giving it new life. Now known as Featherfall, named the current owners’ wedding song by Jeffrey Keezer, the home reflects both its historic roots and a sense of personal meaning. Its comfortable scale and welcoming design make it an ideal residence for retirement, blending history, charm, and livability.

Built by the Episcopalians in 1841, then sold to the Catholics in 1858, the structure was completely disassembled by hand and moved to its current location.

The Museum was founded in 1995 and remains the only museum in the United States dedicated to the Yellow Fever, the deadly disease that claimed the lives of two-thirds of our beloved town.

Soldiers’ uniforms spanning many eras, antique quilts, toys and an extensive collection of historic clothing. A classic Victorian- era museum “curiosity collection” mingled with rare treasures.

The Kate Freeman Clark Art Gallery was established from the vision of artist Kate Freeman Clark. After her death in 1957, executors discovered written instructions outlining her wish for a fireproof gallery with skylights to display her paintings and collections. Her cousin, Harris Gholson, oversaw the renovation of the Walthall home and the construction of the gallery, where more than 1,200 artworks by Clark were eventually delivered from long-term storage in New York. Completed in 1963, the gallery today includes three exhibition rooms displaying Clark’s paintings alongside works by William Merritt Chase, with additional pieces preserved in storage and the facility serving as a venue for community events throughout the year.

The church sanctuary preserves the oldest church bell in Holly Springs. A two story brick building featuring double spiral staircases, 10 dedicated stained-glass windows lining the sanctuary and another two at the front entrance, along with one of the oldest working Pilcher Organs in the country (1920s).

The church features a lofty octagonal spire and 16 stained glass windows as memorials. The Pilcher tracker organ is the oldest in the area.

Built in 1860, the church is the third church built by the congregation. The original Presbyterian Church was built in 1837, on this same spot. The Church is built in the Romanesque Revival style, and is a two-and-a-half story gable-front building, with recessed central tower, stepped polygonal buttresses, and polygonal towers at the corners.