National Historic Landmark · Jackson, Mississippi

Old State Capitol

United States historic place in Jackson, Mississippi. Built 1836. Added to the National Register in 1969, and a National Historic Landmark.

Open to visitNational Historic LandmarkBuilt 1836Listed 1969Greek Revival architecture
A Distance View (17832011646)A. A. Medford, Alcorn Co., House. (8384940056)Capitol of Mississippi in Jackson, from the General Government and State Capitol Buildings series (N14) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands MET DP834737Descriptive (16988436941)
Photos via Wikimedia Commons · 6 in the Commons category
1fire
active
Mount Pilgrim Road · 33 miles away · 150 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-17
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What it is

The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, served as the Mississippi statehouse from 1839 until 1903. The old state capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. In 1986, the structure was designated a Mississippi Landmark and became a National Historic Landmark in 1990.

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The record

Property typeBuilding
Address100 N. State St., Jackson, MS
CountyHinds County
ListedNov 25, 1969
Listed forPolitics and government, Architecture
Level of significanceNational
Also known asMississippi State Capitol, Old
Reference number69000087
Built1836 · more from the 1830s
Type of placecapitol building
StyleGreek Revival architecture
DesignationsNational Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places contributing property, Mississippi Landmark
Contributing resources1 building
StandingYes

The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗

Visiting

Address100 N. State St., Jackson, MS
Websitemdah.ms.gov/explore-mississippi/old-capitol-museum ↗
Coordinates32.2991° N, 90.1799° W · Directions ↗
Also in Jackson88 listed places in Jackson → · walking tour →
Nearest national park unitMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument · 3 miles · on Park Atlas
Federal campgrounds nearbyShockaloe Trail Bc 1 36 miles · Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 39 miles
This one you can go inside. Hours and admission change with the season; the website above has the current schedule.

Explore

Drawings & photographs

Old State Capitol, 100 North State Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MS
Old State Capitol, 100 North State Street, Jackson, Hinds County, MS

Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗

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Local history books for Jackson

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  • HIDDEN HISTORY OF JACKSON
    Josh Foreman and Ryan Stuarrett, 2018
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  • The Civil War Siege of Jackson, Mississippi
    Jim Woodrick, 2016
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  • Studio Jackson
    Nell Linton Knox and Ellen Rodgers, 2014
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  • Civil War Seige of Jackson, Mississippi
    Jim Woodrick and Terrence J. Winschel, 2013
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  • Jackson's North State Street
    Todd Sanders, 2009
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Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Mississippi

Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

When was Old State Capitol listed on the National Register?

Nov 25, 1969. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.

Source: National Park Service

When was Old State Capitol built?

1836, in the Greek Revival architecture style.

Source: Wikidata

Can I visit Old State Capitol?

Yes. Old State Capitol is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.

Source: Official website

Where is Old State Capitol?

100 N. State St., Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. The nearest national park unit is Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, 3 miles away.

Source: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Are there historic photographs or drawings of Old State Capitol?

Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.

Source: Library of Congress

Where is the nomination form for Old State Capitol?

The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.

Source: National Archives

Are there campgrounds near Old State Capitol?

Two federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Shockaloe Trail Bc 1, 36 miles away. Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 is 39 miles away.

Source: Campsite Atlas

Is there cell service at Old State Capitol?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Is there a wildfire near Old State Capitol right now?

1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Mount Pilgrim Road, 33 miles away.

Source: Map

Sources

Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 69000087. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.