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Old State Capitol

Old State Capitol is a historic place in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000087.

Jackson, Hinds County, MississippiListed November 25, 1969NRIS #69000087★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old State Capitol?

The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, served as the Mississippi statehouse from 1839 until 1903. The old state capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. In 1986, the structure was designated a Mississippi Landmark and became a National Historic Landmark in 1990.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Old State Capitol
City
Jackson
County
Hinds County
State
Mississippi
Listed on the National Register
November 25, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000087
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
32.29911, -90.17986
When was Old State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Old State Capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969.

Where is Old State Capitol located?

Old State Capitol is located in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi at approximately 32.29911, -90.17986. See the map above.

Is Old State Capitol a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old State Capitol is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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