About this property
The Downtown Senatobia Historic District is an approximately 7-acre (2.8 ha) historic district in Senatobia, Mississippi, U.S. It is roughly bound by North Center and South Center, North Front Street and South Front Street, West Main Street, West Tate Street and North Ward and South Ward Street. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since March 31, 1994. The Downtown Senatobia Historic District includes most of the traditional central business district area in the city of Senatobia, and sixty-one principal buildings which make up the district. The downtown developed in 1856 after the opening of the Tennessee and Mississippi Railroad. Senatobia's becoming the county seat in 1873 for the newly formed county.
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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 94000205. It was listed on March 30, 1994.
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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 Downtown Senatobia Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Senatobia Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Senatobia Historic District?
Downtown Senatobia Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Senatobia Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Senatobia Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.
Can I research the history near Downtown Senatobia Historic District?
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