Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you.
Celebration of the Bicentennial continues!
Sunday, 4 older homes will be featured on the historical tour from 1:30 – 4:00 PM. There is no cost to enjoy the tour!
The four homes are: The Caughman home, The Boarding House, The Horn Home (Sue Honea’s home),and the McAlpin House (refreshments). Maps will be available at the historical Presbyterian Church. (A map is included with this post)
Built in 1905, the Caughman house was purchased by William L. Caughman, Sr. in 1938. Bill and Mildred Barlow Caughman raised three children in the house: Bill, Nancy, and Kay. Bill and Ginger Caughman bought the house from the family and moved to Magee in 2000. The gingerbread style of the house has endured this home to everyone in Magee. The Caughman’s will feature their lovely front porch and living room. 412 2nd Avenue SW.
The Boarding House, at 202 1st Avenue SW, was completed in 1900. The family believes the railroad company built the home. The home served as a station/hotel and private residence until1960 when the home became a daycare. Following use as a daycare, the house became and art gallery and restaurant. In the late 1990’s, the home was purchased by the Calico’s. Tom and Suzanne Barnett purchased the home in 1999. Since acquiring the home, the Barnett’s have purchased property surrounding the home to enlarge and protect the property as well as update the home. Many people in Magee know the two-story home as the “Pink House.”
The Horn Home, located at 126 3rd Ave NW, has been in the same family for more than 100 years. The home was built in 1913 and purchased in 1923 by L. G. and Bertha Horn, who raised their five children in the home. Their children were Mary Ruth Horn Dickey, Dr. L. G. (Gebe) Horn, Jr, Bertha Jean Horn Ross, Willie Grace Horn Everett, and Dr. Paul Caughman Horn. At this time, Jean is the only sibling still living. The Horn’s granddaughter Sue Honea has lived in the home for 45 years. The Horn home features articles from the family business, which began in Magee in 1922. Some of the featured items include: a candy case, gum ball machine, cash registers, mantels, ledgers, and antique furniture. Visitors can view a 1940 roll-top child’s desk, as well as antique toys and books. Th original deed to the house, clock, and pictures from the past are on display.
In addition, during the tour of homes, the Horn Home will feature a display of historic clothing that once belonged to Thelma McAlpin Neely, whose parents began McAlpin’s department store in the 1930s. The display includes two antique dresses from the early 20th century, as well as numerous hats from the 1930s-1960s.
Additional displays will be featured in the front yard of Sue’s home. Joy Harris will display items from her family’s business. Linda Bennett will share antiques. Pat May’s display will include a host of items from the past. Chuck Akers will display artifacts from the Scaife Hotel and the Sanatorium.
The McAlpin House, located at 206 2nd Ave NW, was built in 1902 and purchased by Mr. and Mrs. E.T. McAlpin from Dr. Walker. Mrs. McAlpin developed the beautiful gardens and completed remodeling projects on the home, including adding its iconic wrought iron sometime after 1950. After her death in 1989, her grandson Dr. Wyck Neely and his family purchased the house and called it home until 2002, when it was sold to Gloria Lucas in 2002. Today, the home serves as a beautiful venue for weddings and events. Refreshments will be served at the McAlpin House.
Magee Presbyterian Church in Magee, Mississippi .
The Magee Presbyterian Church was organized in 1903. The present church building was erected in spring of 1908.
The address is 327 2nd Avenue SW
MageeNews.com is the online news source for Simpson and surrounding counties as well as the State of Mississippi.
all on the RR tracks, i guess a person gets use to the noise.