Jefferson College, North Street, Washington, Adams County, MS
Summary
Significance: Jefferson College dates from 1802 and was the scene of several important events during the early years of the nation. Mississippi's first constitution was written and signed in the old Methodist Church, now demolished, which was located on the college campus. In 1807 Aaron Burr was arraigned for treason on the grounds. Jefferson Davis was a student at the college in 1818.
Survey number: HABS MS-4
Building/structure dates: 1817 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000316
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Jackson, Andrew
Location
Washington, 31.57994, -91.30068
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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