Mississippi Synodical College | |
| Location | 220 College Avenue, Holly Springs, Mississippi, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Built | 1903 |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000960 |
| Added to NRHP | April 20, 1983 |
The Mississippi Synodical College is a historic building in Holly Springs, Mississippi, USA. Formerly a religious college, it is home to the Marshall County Historical Society and Museum.
Location
The building is located at 220 College Avenue in Holly Springs, a small town in Northern Mississippi. [1] [2] [3]
History
The building was built to house the Mississippi Synodical College in 1903. [1] [2] It was designed as a three-storey, hip-roofed building made with red bricks. [1] [2] The college was merged with Belhaven College in 1939. [4] Meanwhile, a Classical Revival building on the east side was razed. [5]
The building is now home to the Marshall County Historical Society and Museum. [5] [6]
Architectural significance
As a contributing property to the East Holly Springs Historic District, [1] it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 20, 1983. [7] It is also a Mississippi Landmark. [2]
References
- ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Registration Form: East Holly Springs Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Mississippi Synodical College [Marshall County Historical Society and Museum]". Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ^ "Mississippi Synodical College, Holly Springs, Miss". University of Mississippi. University of Mississippi Digital Collections: Archives and Special Collections. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ^ Waibel, Paul (2000). Belhaven College. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing Company. p. 32. ISBN 9780738506128.
- ^ a b Long, Alice; Ridge, Mark L. (2006). Holly Springs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing Company. p. 32. ISBN 9780738542294.
- ^ "Our History". Marshall County Historical Museum. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ^ "East Holly Springs Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- Buildings and structures in Holly Springs, Mississippi
- University and college buildings completed in 1903
- University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Mississippi
- National Register of Historic Places in Marshall County, Mississippi
- 1903 establishments in Mississippi