Confederate Armory Site
About this property
The Confederate Armory Site , a.k.a. Jones, McElwain and Company Iron Foundry , is a historic site in Holly Springs, Mississippi, US. It contains the scant ruins of the foundry built there in 1859, converted to an armory in 1861 by the Confederate States Army, used as a hospital by the Union Army in November 1862, and razed by the Confederates a month later.
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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 72000699. It was listed on April 10, 1972.
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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 Confederate Armory Site listed on the National Register?
Confederate Armory Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Confederate Armory Site?
Confederate Armory Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Confederate Armory Site?
The period of significance for Confederate Armory Site is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1859.
Can I research the history near Confederate Armory Site?
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