Chalmers Institute
About this property
The Chalmers Institute is a historic building in Holly Springs, Mississippi, U.S. Built in 1837, it was home to the University of Holly Springs, the oldest university in Mississippi, from 1838 to 1839. It was home to a short-lived Methodist medical and law school from 1839 to 1843. It reopened as the Chalmers Institute, a Presbyterian boys' school, from 1850 to 1878, when a yellow fever epidemic closed down the school.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82003107. It was listed on June 27, 1982.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Chalmers Institute listed on the National Register?
Chalmers Institute was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Chalmers Institute?
Chalmers Institute is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chalmers Institute?
The period of significance for Chalmers Institute is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1837.
Can I research the history near Chalmers Institute?
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