National Register of Historic Places listings in Scott County, Mississippi facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about old buildings and special places in your town? Some of these places are so important that they are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.
In Scott County, Mississippi, there are six amazing places that have been added to this special list. These places tell us stories about the past and help us understand how people lived long ago. You can even see where these places are on a map!
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What is the National Register of Historic Places?
The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for old and important places in the United States. It's run by the National Park Service. When a place is added to this list, it means it's considered very important because of its history, architecture, or what happened there.
Why are places added to the list?
Places get on the list for many reasons:
- They might be very old and still look like they did a long time ago.
- Someone famous might have lived or worked there.
- An important event might have happened there.
- They might show a special way of building that was popular in the past.
Why is it important to protect these places?
Protecting these historic places helps us learn about our past. They are like giant history books that we can visit! They also help keep our communities unique and interesting.
Historic Places in Scott County
Let's explore the special places in Scott County that are on the National Register of Historic Places.
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Downtown Historic District |
(#13001083) |
Roughly bounded by RR tracks, Front, 3rd, Raleigh & Smith Sts. 32°21′46″N 89°28′27″W / 32.362767°N 89.474245°W |
Forest | This area includes many important buildings in the heart of Forest. It shows how the town grew and developed over time. | |
| 2 | Hillsboro Methodist Church and Cemetery |
(#100001030) |
Old Highway 35 N. 32°27′16″N 89°30′47″W / 32.454567°N 89.512926°W |
Hillsboro | This historic church and its cemetery tell the story of the community of Hillsboro. Churches were often central to early settlements. | |
| 3 | Lake Railroad Station |
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(#84002346) |
Brook St. 32°20′35″N 89°19′42″W / 32.343056°N 89.328333°W |
Lake | Train stations were once very busy places! This station in Lake was important for travel and trade when railroads were the main way to move goods and people. |
| 4 | Moore Lookout Tower |
(#99001283) |
County Road 503 32°19′07″N 89°29′49″W / 32.318611°N 89.496944°W |
Forest | Lookout towers like this one were used to spot forest fires from high above the trees. They played a big role in protecting forests and communities. | |
| 5 | Roosevelt State Park |
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(#97001436) |
2149 Mississippi Highway 13, S. 32°18′49″N 89°40′45″W / 32.313611°N 89.679167°W |
Morton | This state park was developed during the Great Depression by groups like the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It's a great example of how parks were built to provide recreation and jobs. |
| 6 | US Post Office-Forest |
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(#80004884) |
313 E. 2nd St. 32°21′46″N 89°28′22″W / 32.3629°N 89.4727°W |
Forest | Post offices are important community buildings. This one in Forest served as a central place for mail and other government services for many years. |
Images for kids
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The historic Lake Railroad Station.
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A view of Roosevelt State Park.
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The old U.S. Post Office in Forest.
