List of African-American historic places in Mississippi
This list of African American Historic Places in Mississippi is based on a book by the National Park Service, The Preservation Press, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.[1]
Some of these sites are on the National Register of Historic Places (NR) as independent sites or as part of larger historic district. Several of the sites are National Historic Landmarks (NRL). Others have Mississippi historical markers (HM). The citation on historical markers is given in the reference. The location listed is the nearest community to the site. More precise locations are given in the reference.
Adams County
- Natchez
- China Grove Plantation
- Glen Aubin
- Oakland
- Pine Ridge Church
- Smith-Bontura-Evans House
- William Johnson House
Alcorn County
- Alcorn
Claiborne County
- Port Gibson
- Golden West Cemetery
Hancock County
- Bay St. Louis
- Beach Boulevard Historic District
- Sycamore Street Historic District
- Washington Street Historic District
Harrison County
- Biloxi
- Pleasant Reed Home
Hinds County
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Old State Capitol
- Jackson
- Alex Williams House
- Ayer Hall
- Farish Street Neighborhood Historic District
- Mississippi State Capitol
- Smith Robertson Elementary School,
- West Capitol Street Historic District
- Tougaloo
- John W. Boddie House
Jackson County
- Ocean Springs
- Thomas Isaac Keys House
Jefferson Davis County
- Prentiss
- 1907 House
Lauderdale County
The school was the first brick public school building in Mississippi built with public funds for African-American children.
- Meridian
- Carnegie Branch Library
- Masonic Temple
- Meridian Baptist Seminary
- Merrehope Historic District
- Wechsler School
Marshall County
- Holly Springs
- Mississippi Industrial College Historic District
- Oakview
- Sprires Bolling House[2]
Monroe County
- Aberdeen
- South Central Aberdeen Historic District
Oktibbeha County
- Starkville
Warren County
- Vicksburg
- Beulah Cemetery
References
- African American Historic Places, National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places
- Brochure funded by the Holly Springs Tourism & Recreation Bureau
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