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

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This article lists special places in Quitman County, Mississippi. These places are on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list of important buildings, areas, or even old archaeological sites that are worth protecting. They tell us about the history of Quitman County and the whole state of Mississippi in the United States.

The National Register of Historic Places is a list kept by the U.S. government. It helps find and protect places that are important to American history. When a place is on this list, it means it has special historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural value.

In Quitman County, there are 4 places on this important list. You can even find their exact locations using their latitude and longitude coordinates on a map!


Historic Treasures in Quitman County

This section shows the places in Quitman County that are currently on the National Register of Historic Places. These are often archaeological sites, which are places where people find old tools, pottery, or remains of past human activity. They help us learn about how people lived long, long ago.

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Denton Site
February 2, 1979
(#79001335)
Northeastern quarter of the southwestern quarter of Section 5, Township 26 North, Range 1 West
34°09′08″N 90°19′24″W / 34.152222°N 90.323333°W / 34.152222; -90.323333 (Denton Site)
Denton This is an important archaeological site. It helps us understand the history of the area.
2 Norman Site
May 2, 1975
(#75001057)
Northwestern quarter of the northeastern quarter of Section 19, Township 26 North, Range 2 West
34°06′57″N 90°26′33″W / 34.115833°N 90.442500°W / 34.115833; -90.442500 (Norman Site)
Lambert Another significant archaeological site in the county.
3 Posey Site (22QU500)
September 11, 1986
(#86002326)
Northwestern quarter of the northeastern quarter of Section 4, Township 28 North, Range 1 West
34°19′59″N 90°18′09″W / 34.333056°N 90.302500°W / 34.333056; -90.302500 (Posey Site (22QU500))
Marks This site is also important for studying the past.
4 Shady Grove Site (22QU525)
September 11, 1986
(#86002316)
Southwestern quarter of the northeastern quarter of Township 27 North, Range 1 West
34°11′02″N 90°17′06″W / 34.183889°N 90.285000°W / 34.183889; -90.285000 (Shady Grove Site (22QU525))
Marks An archaeological site that helps us learn about early life in the region.
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