National Register of Historic Places listings in Calhoun County, Mississippi facts for kids

Location of Calhoun County in Mississippi

Welcome to Calhoun County, Mississippi! This page is all about some really special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a special list of buildings, sites, or objects across the United States that are important to history. When a place is on this list, it means it's worth protecting and remembering because of its unique story.

In Calhoun County, there are two amazing places that have made it onto this important list. We'll tell you a bit about each one!

Historic Places in Calhoun County

These are the two special places in Calhoun County that are recognized for their historical importance.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	New Liberty School		August 15, 1997 (#97000895)	Junction of County Roads 427 and 428 33°53′08″N 89°13′30″W / 33.885556°N 89.225°W / 33.885556; -89.225 (New Liberty School)	Vardaman	The New Liberty School was built in 1908. It was used as a school until 1952, teaching many students over the years. After that, it became a place where the community could gather for events and meetings. It was added to the National Register in 1997.
2	West Mound		December 2, 1992 (#92001626)	Address Restricted	Slate Springs	West Mound is a very old and important site near Slate Springs. It is a prehistoric ceremonial site, meaning it was used by ancient people for special events or rituals. Experts believe it dates back to between 500 and 1499 AD. Because it's so old and important for understanding history, its exact location is kept secret to protect it. It was added to the National Register in 1992.