Friars Point Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Friars Point Historic District, at Along Second St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 28, 1999. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Gothic Revival, as it does for 44 other Mississippi listings. The district takes in 35 historic buildings. The listing covers 35 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 49 MB · National Archives↗Finding Friars Point Historic District
Along Second St., Friars Point
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Friars Point Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Friars Point Historic District
Is Friars Point Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 28, 1999 (Register number 98001608).
Is Friars Point Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Centennial Baptist Church, 10.9 miles away.
Can you visit Friars Point Historic District?
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 Friars Point Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 49 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 73891035. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.