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

Location of Claiborne County in Mississippi

Welcome to a special list of amazing places in Claiborne County, Mississippi! These are places that are so important, they've been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for buildings, sites, and areas that tell us a lot about history.

In Claiborne County, there are 36 of these special spots. Two of them are even more important and are called National Historic Landmarks. This list helps us remember and protect these important parts of our past.

Historic Places in Claiborne County

This section lists the many historic places you can find in Claiborne County. Each one has a unique story!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Alcorn State University Historic District		May 20, 1982 (#82003098)	Alcorn State University campus 31°52′32″N 91°08′59″W / 31.875556°N 91.149722°W / 31.875556; -91.149722 (Alcorn State University Historic District)	Lorman	This district includes many historic buildings on the campus of Alcorn State University. It's a very old university, founded in 1871.
2	Bayou Pierre Site		June 23, 1978 (#78001596)	Address Restricted	Port Gibson	This is an important archaeological site. It helps us learn about early human history in the area.
3	Bethel Presbyterian Church		November 28, 1978 (#78001594)	North of Alcorn on Mississippi Highway 552 31°54′21″N 91°07′44″W / 31.905833°N 91.128889°W / 31.905833; -91.128889 (Bethel Presbyterian Church)	Alcorn	This historic church building has been a part of the community for a long time. It shows us what churches looked like in the past.
4	Buena Vista Cotton Gin		December 27, 1974 (#74001059)	Northeast of Port Gibson 31°59′23″N 90°54′35″W / 31.9897°N 90.9097°W / 31.9897; -90.9097 (Buena Vista Cotton Gin)	Port Gibson	A cotton gin was a machine that separated cotton fibers from their seeds. This one is a historic example of how cotton was processed.
5	Building at 801 Chinquepin Street		July 22, 1979 (#79003420)	801 Chinquepin St. 31°57′18″N 90°58′41″W / 31.955°N 90.978056°W / 31.955; -90.978056 (Building at 801 Chinquepin Street)	Port Gibson	This building is a good example of the architecture from its time. It helps preserve the look of old Port Gibson.
6	Canemount		December 2, 1982 (#82000572)	North of Alcorn off Mississippi Highway 552 31°53′40″N 91°07′34″W / 31.894444°N 91.126111°W / 31.894444; -91.126111 (Canemount)	Alcorn	Canemount is a historic plantation house. It shows us how large homes were built in the past.
7	Catholic Cemetery		July 22, 1979 (#79003425)	700 Coffee St. 31°57′21″N 90°58′43″W / 31.955833°N 90.978611°W / 31.955833; -90.978611 (Catholic Cemetery)	Port Gibson	This cemetery is a historic burial ground. It holds the stories of many people who lived in the area long ago.
8	Catledge Archeological Site		July 15, 1974 (#74001058)	Address Restricted	Alcorn	Another important archaeological site. It helps experts understand ancient cultures and how people lived.
9	Centers Creek Mound		August 14, 1973 (#73001003)	Address Restricted	Russum	This mound is an ancient earthwork. It was likely built by Native Americans many centuries ago.
10	Chamberlain-Hunt Academy Historic District		July 22, 1979 (#79003411)	Roughly bounded by U.S. Route 61, the city limits, Woodstock St., and Mississippi Highway 547 31°56′43″N 90°59′12″W / 31.945278°N 90.986667°W / 31.945278; -90.986667 (Chamberlain-Hunt Academy Historic District)	Port Gibson	This historic district includes the buildings of the former Chamberlain-Hunt Academy. It was an important school for many years.
11	Claremont		July 22, 1979 (#79003418)	366 Claremont Dr. 31°56′59″N 90°59′33″W / 31.949722°N 90.9925°W / 31.949722; -90.9925 (Claremont)	Port Gibson	Claremont is a historic home in Port Gibson. It represents the style of houses built in the area long ago.
12	Collina		July 22, 1979 (#79003419)	Greenwood St. Extension 31°57′15″N 90°59′25″W / 31.954167°N 90.990278°W / 31.954167; -90.990278 (Collina)	Port Gibson	Collina is another historic plantation. It's a great example of the large estates that existed in Mississippi.
13	Drake Hill Historic District		July 22, 1979 (#79003412)	Drake Hill Rd. 31°57′36″N 90°59′17″W / 31.96°N 90.988056°W / 31.96; -90.988056 (Drake Hill Historic District)	Port Gibson	This district includes a collection of historic buildings on Drake Hill Road. They show the history of the neighborhood.
14	Golden West Cemetery		July 22, 1979 (#79003417)	Rodney Rd. 31°57′26″N 90°59′30″W / 31.957222°N 90.991667°W / 31.957222; -90.991667 (Golden West Cemetery)	Port Gibson	This historic cemetery is a quiet place that tells stories of the past through its old gravestones.
15	Grand Gulf Military State Park		April 11, 1972 (#72000689)	6 miles west of Port Gibson 31°31′58″N 91°03′00″W / 31.532778°N 91.05°W / 31.532778; -91.05 (Grand Gulf Military State Park)	Port Gibson	This park was once a busy port and a site of Civil War battles. It's now a place to learn about that history.
16	Idlewild		July 22, 1979 (#79003416)	310 Idlewild Dr. 31°57′00″N 90°59′14″W / 31.95°N 90.987222°W / 31.95; -90.987222 (Idlewild)	Port Gibson	Idlewild is a beautiful historic home built in 1833. It shows the grand style of homes from that era.
17	Jewish Cemetery		July 22, 1979 (#79003415)	900 Marginal St. 31°57′22″N 90°58′45″W / 31.956111°N 90.979167°W / 31.956111; -90.979167 (Jewish Cemetery)	Port Gibson	This cemetery is a historic burial site for the Jewish community in Port Gibson. It reflects the diverse history of the town.
18	Market Street-Suburb Ste. Mary Historic District		July 22, 1979 (#79003410)	Roughly bounded by Orange, Marginal, Greenwood, and Market Sts. 31°57′27″N 90°58′56″W / 31.9575°N 90.982222°W / 31.9575; -90.982222 (Market Street-Suburb Ste. Mary Historic District)	Port Gibson	This district covers a part of Port Gibson with many old buildings. It shows how the town grew and developed.
19	McGregor		July 22, 1979 (#79003424)	Mississippi Highway 547 31°56′32″N 90°58′37″W / 31.942222°N 90.976944°W / 31.942222; -90.976944 (McGregor)	Port Gibson	McGregor is a historic property that adds to the rich history of homes in the Port Gibson area.
20	John Nelson Site		June 13, 1974 (#74001060)	Address Restricted	Willows	This is an archaeological site. It helps us understand the ancient people who lived here.
21	Oakland Chapel		December 27, 1974 (#74001057)	Alcorn State University campus 31°52′33″N 91°08′22″W / 31.875833°N 91.139444°W / 31.875833; -91.139444 (Oakland Chapel)	Alcorn	Oakland Chapel is a very important building on the Alcorn State University campus. It's a National Historic Landmark.
22	Old Brickyard Place		July 22, 1979 (#79003423)	Anthony St. 31°58′09″N 90°59′29″W / 31.969167°N 90.991389°W / 31.969167; -90.991389 (Old Brickyard Place)	Port Gibson	This site was once a brickyard, where bricks were made for building. It shows an important industry from the past.
23	Old Depot Restaurant and Lounge		July 22, 1979 (#79003421)	1202 Market St. 31°57′20″N 90°59′15″W / 31.955556°N 90.9875°W / 31.955556; -90.9875 (Old Depot Restaurant and Lounge)	Port Gibson	This building was once a train depot. It played a role in transportation and trade in Port Gibson.
24	Old Natchez Trace (132-3T)		November 7, 1976 (#76000161)	Northeast of Port Gibson at milepost 45.8 of the Natchez Trace Parkway 32°00′10″N 90°53′46″W / 32.002778°N 90.896111°W / 32.002778; -90.896111 (Old Natchez Trace (132-3T))	Port Gibson	This is a piece of the original Natchez Trace, an ancient path used by Native Americans and early settlers.
25	Owens Creek Bridge		November 16, 1988 (#88002398)	Spans Owen Creek on an old county road 32°05′29″N 90°43′45″W / 32.091389°N 90.729167°W / 32.091389; -90.729167 (Owens Creek Bridge)	Utica	This historic bridge crosses Owens Creek. It's an example of old bridge building techniques.
26	Port Gibson Battle Site		April 5, 2005 (#05000461)	West of Port Gibson 31°57′28″N 91°01′08″W / 31.9578°N 91.0189°W / 31.9578; -91.0189 (Port Gibson Battle Site)	Port Gibson	This site is where the Battle of Port Gibson took place during the Civil War. It's a National Historic Landmark.
27	Port Gibson Battlefield		November 3, 1972 (#72000690)	4 miles west of Port Gibson 31°57′28″N 91°01′08″W / 31.957778°N 91.018889°W / 31.957778; -91.018889 (Port Gibson Battlefield)	Port Gibson	This is the larger area of the Port Gibson Battlefield. It helps us understand the important events of the Civil War.
28	Port Gibson High School (Old)		May 17, 2016 (#16000285)	161 Ramsey Dr. 31°57′07″N 90°59′13″W / 31.952075°N 90.986971°W / 31.952075; -90.986971 (Port Gibson High School (Old))	Port Gibson	This building was once the high school for Port Gibson. It's a reminder of how education has changed over time.
29	Port Gibson Oil Works Mill Building		July 22, 1979 (#79003422)	Anthony St. 31°57′54″N 90°59′25″W / 31.965°N 90.990278°W / 31.965; -90.990278 (Port Gibson Oil Works Mill Building)	Port Gibson	This mill building was part of an oil works. It shows us about the industries that were important in the past.
30	Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church		November 23, 1987 (#73002241)	Grand Gulf Military Monument Park 32°02′00″N 91°03′11″W / 32.033333°N 91.053056°W / 32.033333; -91.053056 (Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church)	Port Gibson	This historic church is located within the Grand Gulf Military State Park. It's a beautiful example of religious architecture.
31	Smithfield Site		June 9, 1978 (#78001595)	Address Restricted	Bruinsburg	The Smithfield Site is an archaeological location. It helps scientists learn about ancient human activity.
32	Valley of the Moon Bridge		June 8, 2005 (#05000561)	Willows Rd. at its crossing of Bayou Pierre, 2 miles southeast of Willows 32°01′03″N 90°52′37″W / 32.0175°N 90.876944°W / 32.0175; -90.876944 (Valley of the Moon Bridge)	Port Gibson	This bridge crosses Bayou Pierre. It's a historic structure that shows how bridges were built in the early 20th century.
33	Van Dorn House		June 21, 1971 (#71000446)	Van Dorn Dr. 31°56′24″N 91°02′15″W / 31.94°N 91.0375°W / 31.94; -91.0375 (Van Dorn House)	Port Gibson	The Van Dorn House is a historic home. It's a great example of the architecture from its time period.
34	Widow's Creek Bridge		November 16, 1988 (#88002409)	Spans Widow's Creek on a county road 31°56′30″N 91°03′03″W / 31.941667°N 91.050833°W / 31.941667; -91.050833 (Widow's Creek Bridge)	Port Gibson	This bridge crosses Widow's Creek. It's a historic structure that shows old engineering methods.
35	Windsor Ruins		November 23, 1971 (#71000447)	12 miles southwest of Port Gibson on Mississippi Highway 552 31°56′26″N 91°07′46″W / 31.94056°N 91.12944°W / 31.94056; -91.12944 (Windsor Ruins)	Port Gibson	The Windsor Ruins are the remains of a grand mansion. It was destroyed by fire but its columns still stand tall.
36	Windsor Site		February 7, 1979 (#79003126)	Address Restricted	Port Gibson	This site is connected to the historic Windsor mansion. It helps us understand the full history of the area.
37	Wintergreen Cemetery		July 22, 1979 (#79003414)	E. Greenwood St. 31°57′05″N 90°58′45″W / 31.951389°N 90.979167°W / 31.951389; -90.979167 (Wintergreen Cemetery)	Port Gibson	Wintergreen Cemetery is a historic burial ground. It's a peaceful place that tells stories of the past.

Former Listings

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This usually happens if the building is destroyed or changes too much.

Images for kids

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  The Literary Society Building at Alcorn State University.

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  Bethel Presbyterian Church, a historic place of worship.

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  The beautiful Canemount Plantation house.

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  The historic Catholic Cemetery in Port Gibson.

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  The President's House at the former Chamberlain-Hunt Academy.

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  Collina Plantation, a grand historic estate.

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  Grand Gulf Military State Park, important for Civil War history.

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  Idlewild, a historic home built in 1833.

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  The Jewish Cemetery in Port Gibson.

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  A view from the Market Street-Suburb Ste. Mary Historic District.

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  Oakland Chapel, a National Historic Landmark at Alcorn State University.

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  The Old Depot Restaurant and Lounge, once a train station.

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  A section of the Old Natchez Trace.

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  Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church at Grand Gulf Military State Park.

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  The historic Van Dorn House.

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  The impressive Windsor Ruins.

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  Wintergreen Cemetery, a historic burial ground.