National Register of Historic Places

Perkins House

DeKalb, Mississippi

Listed

December 4, 2018

Type

Building

Period

Civil War

Ref No.

94000643

Location

DeKalb, Mississippi

32.71104, -88.82427

Significance

Perkins House is a building in DeKalb, Mississippi. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 2018, under reference number 94000643. Its period of significance dates to the Civil War era (around 1870).

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Perkins House listed on the National Register?

Perkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 2018.

What type of historic resource is Perkins House?

Perkins House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Perkins House?

The period of significance for Perkins House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.

Can I research the history near Perkins House?

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