About this property
The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, served as the Mississippi statehouse from 1839 until 1903. The old state capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. In 1986, the structure was designated a Mississippi Landmark and became a National Historic Landmark in 1990.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 69000087. It was listed on November 24, 1969.
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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 Old State Capitol listed on the National Register?
Old State Capitol was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Old State Capitol?
Old State Capitol is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Old State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Old State Capitol has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Old State Capitol?
The period of significance for Old State Capitol is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1839.
Can I research the history near Old State Capitol?
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