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

Location of Tallahatchie County in Mississippi

Have you ever wondered about old buildings or places that have a special story? In Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, there are several important spots that are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special list of places in the United States that are really important to history.

When a place is on this list, it means it's worth protecting because it tells us something about the past. It could be an old house, a bridge, or even an ancient mound built by people long ago. These places help us learn about how people lived, worked, and built things in the past.

There are 10 different places in Tallahatchie County that are on this special list. Each one has its own unique history!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of places in the U.S. that are important for their history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. It's managed by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. government.

• Why are places listed? They are listed to help protect them and make sure they are remembered. It also encourages people to learn about and take care of these historic sites.
• What kind of places? It can be almost anything! From famous landmarks to old homes, bridges, or even places where important events happened.

Historic Places in Tallahatchie County

Here are some of the interesting places in Tallahatchie County that are on the National Register. Each one has a story to tell about the area's past.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
0	Allison Mound (22Tl1024)		December 14, 1988 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Webb
0	Black Bayou Bridge		March 21, 2011 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Glendora
0	Buford Site (22Tl501)		October 15, 1986 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Sumner
0	Dell Bullion Mound (22Tl998)		December 14, 1988 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Grenada
0	Dr. Tandy and Sarah Harrison House		January 24, 2019 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Charleston
0	Jacks Site		March 24, 1978 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Philipp
0	Lamb-Fish Bridge		May 17, 1982 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Charleston
0	Murphey-Jennings House		March 25, 1982 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Sumner
0	Spivey Site		December 6, 1978 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Crowder
0	Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse		March 6, 2007 (Ref. # missing)	Coordinates missing	Sumner

Images for kids

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  The Dr. Tandy and Sarah Harrison House in Charleston.

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  The Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse in Sumner.