Wesson House

The Wesson House, built in 1875 by Olive Branch's first Mayor Ben Wesson, is located on the southwest corner of the Pigeon Roost Avenue /Goodman Road intersection and is one of only three dedicated Mississippi Landmarks in DeSoto County. Wesson House presently is not open to the general public on a regular basis; however it is available to local citizens and civic organizations for special events and functions. The Olive Branch City Beautiful Commission holds a Christmas Open House each year in December, at which time The Wesson House is open to the public in its entire holiday splendor.