As part of a series on the ten most neglected historical sites in Mississippi in todays Clarion Ledger Newspaper in Jackson, Mississippi.

Coker House, also known as Greenwood-1852-Edwards.

In 1985, noted Civil War historian Edwin Bearss wrote "the Coker house retains its integrity of site, fabric, and style." When Bearss wrote this description, few would have imagined that two decades later the house would be partially in ruins. Built by H. B. Coker on land once known as Cotton Hill, the Coker House is the only original structure standing on land where the pivotal May 16, 1863, Battle of Champion Hill was fought. Located on the southern margin of the battlefield, this one-story Greek Revival-style home sustained fire from both Union and Confederate artillery as the battle lines shifted throughout the day. Fierce fighting around the house led to its use as a field hospital by both armies. Lasting reminders of the battle are the cannon ball and bullets still lodged in the house.

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David Upton