About this property
The Greenville Commercial Historic District in Greenville, Mississippi is a 7.3-acre (3.0 ha) historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1997. It includes 12 contributing buildings, covering the majority of the 200 block of Main Street, plus 300 Main Street, 200 Walnut Street, 206 Walnut Street, and 211 Walnut Street. Among its properties are the Old Delta Democrat Times Building (c. 1880) at 201-203 Main St., and the First National Bank of Greenville (1903, designed by Barber & Klutz) which are both separately NRHP-listed.
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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 97000235. It was listed on October 9, 1997.
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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 Greenville Commercial Historic District listed on the National Register?
Greenville Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Greenville Commercial Historic District?
Greenville Commercial Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Greenville Commercial Historic District?
The period of significance for Greenville Commercial Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Greenville Commercial Historic District?
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