About this property
Meridian Museum of Art is an art museum located at 628 25th Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1985. The building originally served as the home of the First Presbyterian Church of Meridian until the city of Meridian bought the building in 1911 and turned it into a Carnegie Library in 1913.
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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 79003397. It was listed on December 18, 1979.
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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 Meridian Museum of Art listed on the National Register?
Meridian Museum of Art was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Meridian Museum of Art?
Meridian Museum of Art is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Meridian Museum of Art?
The period of significance for Meridian Museum of Art is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.
Can I research the history near Meridian Museum of Art?
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