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Jefferson College

Washington, Mississippi • Adams County

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About This Property

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Jefferson College, located in Washington, Mississippi, is a historic institution that played a vital role in higher education in the early American South. Its classical architecture reflects the academic and cultural aspirations of the era.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
78.5
Listed Date
8/25/1970
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Education; Politics/Government; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1824 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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