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Historical Marker App in Jackson, MS

The Jackson, MS metro area has about 609,847 residents, ranking 96th in the country. Most people in Jackson, MS could name one or two historic sites nearby. The records usually list more than that, and the closest ones are below with the distance to each.

The free app that puts every listed site and marker on one map, tells you the story when you arrive, and counts every stop you collect.

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On the record near Jackson, MS

The 12 nearest

124 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Jackson, MS.

Smith Park Architectural District (Boundary Increase)under a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 1993National Register of Historic Places
Mississippi Governor's Mansionunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 1969National Register of Historic Places
City Hallunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 1969National Register of Historic Places
Central Fire Stationunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 1975National Register of Historic Places
Hinds County Courthouseunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places
Spengler--Thomas Buildingunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 2003National Register of Historic Places
Spengler's Corner Historic Districtunder a mile from the center of Jackson · District · Jackson · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places
Smith Park Architectural District (Boundary Increase II)under a mile from the center of Jackson · District · Jackson · listed 2004National Register of Historic Places
Spengler's Cornerunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 1977National Register of Historic Places
Old State Capitolunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 1969National Register of Historic Places
Capitol Greenunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Site · Jackson · listed 1969National Register of Historic Places
New Orleans Great Northern Railroad Passenger Depotunder a mile from the center of Jackson · Building · Jackson · listed 1996National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Jackson, MS. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Marker App in Jackson, step by step

1
Open the map and see what is listed within a few miles
2
Pick three stops close enough together for one outing
3
Read the record for the first stop before you leave the car
4
Stand where it happened and find one detail the sign leaves out
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Collect the stops and pick the next three from what is left

What people in Jackson, MS ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Jackson, MS?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Jackson, MS and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Jackson

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Jackson, MS the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Jackson, MS are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.