Compton-Short House
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About Compton-Short House
Compton-Short House, at Tuscaboma St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1980: the first place in Enterprise to be listed. Only 301 of Mississippi’s 1,375 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 314 other Mississippi listings. It was listed as part of Clarke County Antebellum Houses TR.
What it isHistoric house in Enterprise, Mississippi, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 2 MB · National Archives↗1980 to today
- 1980Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2022
Compton-Short House-Enterprise MS - 2026On the Register for 46 years
An old view of Compton-Short House
Postcards and photographs from Enterprise’s archive whose captions name it, from 2022. Tap one to see it full screen.
2022Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Tuscaboma St., Enterprise · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Compton-Short HouseStart here
- 2Pilgrim's RestGreek Revival · next door
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Compton-Short House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Compton-Short House
Is Compton-Short House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 22, 1980 (Register number 80002212).
Is Compton-Short House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building, 14.8 miles away.
Can you visit Compton-Short House?
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 Compton-Short House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 2 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 73889764 · Wikidata · old views from Enterprise’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.