About this property
The Elizabeth Female Academy, founded in 1818 in the town of Washington, was the first female educational institution in Mississippi. It was named after Mrs. Elizabeth Roach (later Greenfield), who donated the land on which the school was located.
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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 77000109. It was listed on May 5, 1977.
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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 Elizabeth Female Academy Site (No. 101-3X) listed on the National Register?
Elizabeth Female Academy Site (No. 101-3X) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Elizabeth Female Academy Site (No. 101-3X)?
Elizabeth Female Academy Site (No. 101-3X) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elizabeth Female Academy Site (No. 101-3X)?
The period of significance for Elizabeth Female Academy Site (No. 101-3X) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1818.
Can I research the history near Elizabeth Female Academy Site (No. 101-3X)?
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