Old Mississippi State Capitol

Old Mississippi State Capitol
Old State Capitol
Old State Capitol in 1972
Old Mississippi State Capitol is located in Mississippi
Location: 100 N. State St., Jackson, Mississippi
Coordinates: 32°17′59.15″N 90°10′46.69″W / 32.2997639°N 90.1796361°W / 32.2997639; -90.1796361Coordinates: 32°17′59.15″N 90°10′46.69″W / 32.2997639°N 90.1796361°W / 32.2997639; -90.1796361
Built: 1839
Architect: William Nichols
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Governing body: State
NRHP Reference#: 69000087
Significant dates
Added to NRHP: November 25, 1969[1]
Designated NHL: December 14, 1990[2]

The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, is a building that is a Mississippi State Historic Site and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990.[2][3]

It is located at 100 N. State St, on the east side of State Street at Capitol Street, in Jackson. It is operated as a museum by the state of Mississippi. The building dates from 1837, and was the Mississippi statehouse until 1903. Among the features is a rotunda dome 94 feet high.

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References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 
  2. ^ a b "Old Mississippi State Capitol". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=826&ResourceType=Building. Retrieved 2007-10-19. 
  3. ^ Mississippi Department of Archives and History and Ray Skates (July 13, 1990). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Old Mississippi State Capitol / Old Capitol / Old Capitol MuseumPDF (2.03 MiB). National Park Service  and Accompanying photos, exterior and interior, from 1865, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1992 and undated.PDF (1.86 MiB)

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