Jefferson College (Mississippi)
Jefferson College, in Washington, Mississippi, at 16 Old North Street. Named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the college was chartered in 1802, but did not begin operation until 1811. Jefferson College was founded as an all-male college but operated primarily as a college-preparatory school, and later became a military boarding school, which it remained for most of its history.
Jefferson College | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Mississippi Landmark
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Jefferson College in 2011 | |
| Location | North St., Washington, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 31°34′52″N 91°18′00″W |
| Area | 78.5 acres (31.8 ha) |
| Built | 1802 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000316 |
| USMS No. | 001-WSH-0100-NR-ML |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 25, 1970 |
| Designated USMS | May 9, 1985 |
Due to declining enrollment and financial difficulties, the facility closed in 1964 and remains closed to this day. The historic campus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, and was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1985. The site is operated as an historic museum and park.
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