Old State Capitol, 100 North State Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MS
Summary
Significance: The Old State Capitol is an excellent example of Greek Revival, conceived and erected on a monumental scale. The Capitol was the seat of government from 1840-1903. It was the site of addresses by Andrew Jackson (1840), Henry Clay (1843), passage of the Ordinance of Secession (1861) and a final address by Jefferson Davis (1884).
Survey number: HABS MS-56
Building/structure dates: 1839 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 69000086
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Nichols, William
Jackson, Andrew
Clay, Henry
Location
hinds county, 32.29933, -90.17990
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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