Thomas and Melinda Benton House
Listed as “Benton, Thomas and Melinda, House”
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About Thomas and Melinda Benton House
Thomas and Melinda Benton House, at 14115 Rippy Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 9, 2002. It was among the first 4 of Gulfport’s 16 listings. The Register lists it for its black history and exploration/settlement, at the local level. The listing covers 4 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗Finding Thomas and Melinda Benton House
14115 Rippy Rd., Gulfport
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
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Memories of Thomas and Melinda Benton House
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Questions about Thomas and Melinda Benton House
Is Thomas and Melinda Benton House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 9, 2002 (Register number 02000857).
Is Thomas and Melinda Benton House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Beauvoir, 6.4 miles away.
Can you visit Thomas and Melinda Benton 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 Thomas and Melinda Benton House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 73891211 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.