Old Water and Electric Light Plant
National Register of Historic Places

Old Water and Electric Light Plant

Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi
Listed
June 27, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003111

About this property

The Old Water and Electric Light Plant, (later known as the Holly Springs Police Department), is a historic building in Holly Springs, Mississippi, U.S.. It was built from 1897 to 1898, with the aim of attracting more businesses to Holly Springs. By 1899, after water pipes had been laid out, 100 houses in Holly Springs had running water. The building was later used as the police department headquarters in Holly Springs. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 28, 1982.

Location

140 E. Falconer Ave.
Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi
34.76938, -89.44722

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Nearby Historic Sites

Holly Springs Courthouse Square Historic District
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0.1 mi
North Memphis Street Historic District
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0.1 mi
East Holly Springs Historic District
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0.3 mi
Hillcrest Cemetery
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0.4 mi
Southwest Holly Springs Historic District
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0.4 mi

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When was Old Water and Electric Light Plant listed on the National Register?

Old Water and Electric Light Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Old Water and Electric Light Plant?

Old Water and Electric Light Plant is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Water and Electric Light Plant?

The period of significance for Old Water and Electric Light Plant is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.

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