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Old State Capitol
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Old State Capitol in 1972
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| Location: | 100 N. State St., Jackson, Mississippi |
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| Built: | 1839 |
| Architect: | William Nichols |
| Architectural style: | Greek Revival |
| Governing body: | State |
| NRHP Reference#: | 69000087 |
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| Added to NRHP: | November 25, 1969[1] |
| Designated NHL: | December 14, 1990[2] |
The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, is a building that is a Mississippi State Historic Site and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990.[2][3]
It is located at 100 N. State St, on the east side of State Street at Capitol Street, in Jackson. It is operated as a museum by the state of Mississippi. The building dates from 1837, and was the Mississippi statehouse until 1903. Among the features is a rotunda dome 94 feet high.
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