Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs
National Register of Historic Places

Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
Listed
June 29, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000975

About this property

The Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters houses the Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs (MS FWC). It was constructed in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs (MS FWC) is a woman's club founded in 1898. It has been a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs since 1904. It continues to maintain the headquarters in Jackson. The Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs Headquarters was built in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project. It was designed by Robert W. Naef and Associates in the Georgian-Revival style. It was listed as a Mississippi Landmark in 1986 and on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Location

2407 N. State St.
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
32.32716, -90.17601

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When was Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs listed on the National Register?

Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs?

Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.

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