Mississippi Synodical College
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
[edit]The building is located at 220 College Avenue in Holly Springs, a small town in Northern Mississippi.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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.