Jefferson College
National Register of Historic Places

Jefferson College

Washington, Adams County, Mississippi
Listed
August 24, 1970
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
70000316

About this property

Jefferson College is a former school in Washington, Mississippi. Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the college was chartered in 1802, but did not begin operation until 1811. Jefferson College was founded as an all-male college, but operated primarily as a college-preparatory school, and later became a military boarding school, which it remained for most of its history. Due to declining enrollment and financial difficulties, the facility closed in 1964. The historic campus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, and was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1985. The site is operated by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History as a historic museum and park. In 2025, it was announced the facility would reopen as a regional field school for historic preservation trades.

Location

Washington, Adams County, Mississippi
31.58184, -91.29968

Categories

EDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Jefferson College listed on the National Register?

Jefferson College was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Jefferson College?

Jefferson College is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jefferson College?

The period of significance for Jefferson College is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1802.

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