The Cedars
Listed as “Cedars, The”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Cedars
The Cedars, at 1311 Military Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 29, 1979. It was among the first 10 of Columbus’s 27 listings. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 314 other Mississippi listings. The listing covers 4 acres.
What it isHistoric early 19th century house in Columbus, Mississippi. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 31 MB · National Archives↗1835 to today
- 1835Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 25 minutes
1311 Military Rd., Columbus · about 1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of The Cedars
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Cedars
Is The Cedars on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 29, 1979 (Register number 79001328).
Is The Cedars a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Charles McLaran House, 1.6 miles away.
Can you visit The Cedars?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Cedars?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73891729 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.