About this property
Mississippi Industrial College was a historically black college in Holly Springs, Mississippi. It was founded in 1905 by the Mississippi Conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. After desegregation of community colleges in the mid-20th century, it had trouble competing and eventually closed in 1982.
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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 80002290. It was listed on January 20, 1980.
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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 Mississippi Industrial College Historic District listed on the National Register?
Mississippi Industrial College Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Mississippi Industrial College Historic District?
Mississippi Industrial College Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mississippi Industrial College Historic District?
The period of significance for Mississippi Industrial College Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Mississippi Industrial College Historic District?
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