Lexington Historic District
About this property
Lexington Historic District in Lexington, Mississippi is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It included 225 contributing buildings, a Confederate monument, the brick streets of the district (considered to be a separate resource), and 94 non-contributing buildings. Three resources were already listed on the National Register as the Holmes County Courthouse.
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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 01000754. It was listed on July 18, 2001.
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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 Lexington Historic District listed on the National Register?
Lexington Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Lexington Historic District?
Lexington Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lexington Historic District?
The period of significance for Lexington Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Lexington Historic District?
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