Mississippi State Capitol - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mississippi State Capitol or the “New Capitol,” has been the seat of the state’s government since it succeeded the old statehouse in 1903. Located in Jackson, it was designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1986, a National Historic Landmark in 2016 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
About the Capitol | MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
WEBDesignated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1986 and a National Historic Landmark in 2016, the Mississippi State Capitol has been the seat of the state’s government since 1903. The National Park Service describes the building as “…an exceptional example of t ...
State of Mississippi Capitol Building - MS.GOV
WEBThe state capitol is the third capitol building built in the capital city of Jackson. The first building was completed in 1822, the second building in 1833 and the current capitol building was completed in 1903.
History of the Capitol | MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
WEBThe first building was completed in 1822 and no longer stands. The second building was completed in 1839, served as the Capitol until 1903, and today is the Old Capitol Museum. Originally the Capitol housed all branches of Mississippi state government.
Tour Information | MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
WEBThe Mississippi State Capitol is OPEN. Currently, our High Street entrance and driveway is under construction. Visitors may park in the parking spots along the perimeter of the Capitol at President, Mississippi, and West Streets.
Mississippi State Capitol
WEBDesignated a Mississippi Landmark in 1986 and a National Historic Landmark in 2016, the Mississippi State Capitol has been the seat of the state’s government since 1903. Tours detail its history and Beaux Arts-style architecture and provide an up-close look inside the chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Mississippi State Capitol
WEBMississippi State Capitol 1901-1903. The state capitol is the third capitol building built in the capital city of Jackson. The first building was completed in 1822, the second building in 1833 and the current capitol building was completed in 1903.
Mississippi State Capitol - Visit Jackson
WEBThe State Capitol is the third capitol constructed in Jackson. The first building was completed in 1822 and no longer stands. The second building was completed in 1839, served as the Capitol until 1903, and today is the Old Capitol Museum.
MISSISSIPPI STATE CAPITOL - SAH ARCHIPEDIA
WEBMississippi’s magnificent Beaux-Arts classical capitol emerged from an uncommonly speedy building project for such an important institution. In February 1900, needing to replace the unsafe Old Capitol (JM12), the legislature chose a four-block site on the north side of downtown, recently vacated by the state penitentiary, and established the ...
Old Capitol Museum | Mississippi Department of Archives
WEBThe building is a National Historic Landmark, and one of the country's premier examples of Greek Revival public architecture. When it was built in 1839, the massive limestone exterior, copper dome, and grand interior spaces made the Old Capitol the most distinguished building in Mississippi.