Old State Capitol

Also known as: Mississippi State Capitol,Old
100 N. State St., Jackson, Mississippi

Photos

Historic American Buildings Survey James Butters, Photographer May 12, 1936 FRONT (WEST ELEVATION)

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map

Coordinates:
+32.29922, -90.17982
32°17'57" N, 90°10'47" W

Street Views

Description

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). -- Historic American Buildings Survey

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969
Reference number: 69000087
Architectural style: Mid 19th Century Revival: Exotic Revival; Corinthian,Doric,Ionic Ordrs
Areas of significance: Politics/Government; Architecture
Levels of significance: National; State
Evaluation criteria: A - Event; C - Design/Construction; B - Person
Property type: Building
Historic function: Capitol
Current function: Museum
Periods of significance: 1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1850-1874; 1825-1849
Significant years: 1839; 1840; 1903

Update Log

May 12, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER
December 27, 2011: New Street View added by Jeff Lovorn

Related landmarks

Capitol Green (Parent district)
Spengler's Corner (Adjacent)
Spengler's Corner Historic District (Adjacent)

Sources

Jeff Lovorn - jlovo [at] aol [dot] com
HABS MS-56 - Old State Capitol
Michael Miller - michael_a_miller [at] yahoo [dot] com
National Register database - Reference number 69000087 (Search for documents)