Old Water and Electric Light Plant

Old Water and Electric Light Plant
The Old Water and Electric Light Plant in 2008
Location 140 East Falconer Avenue, Holly Springs, Mississippi
Coordinates 34°46′9″N 89°26′50″W / 34.76917°N 89.44722°W / 34.76917; -89.44722Coordinates: 34°46′9″N 89°26′50″W / 34.76917°N 89.44722°W / 34.76917; -89.44722
Area 0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built 1898 (1898)
MPS Holly Springs MRA
NRHP reference # 82003111[1]
Added to NRHP June 28, 1982

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.[2] By 1899, after water pipes had been laid out, 100 houses in Holly Springs had running water.[2] The building was later used as the police department headquarters in Holly Springs.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 28, 1982.[3]

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 "Historic Sites Survey: Holly Springs Police Department (Old Waterand Electric Light Plant)". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Old Water and Electric Light Plant". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
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