National Register of Historic Places

Building 1071, Camp Shelby

Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi

Listed

September 1, 1997

Type

Building

Period

Pre Contact

Ref No.

97000930

Location

Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi

31.20117, -89.22197

Significance

Building 1071, Camp Shelby is a building in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 1997, under reference number 97000930. Its period of significance dates to the Pre Contact era. It is recognized for its significance in Military.

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Questions about this property

When was Building 1071, Camp Shelby listed on the National Register?

Building 1071, Camp Shelby was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 1997.

What type of historic resource is Building 1071, Camp Shelby?

Building 1071, Camp Shelby is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Building 1071, Camp Shelby?

The period of significance for Building 1071, Camp Shelby is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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