The Oaks
Listed as “Oaks, The” · Also known as Boyd House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Oaks
The Oaks, at 823 N. Jefferson St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 1973. It was among the first 7 of Jackson’s 87 listings. The Register lists it for its politics, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 314 other Mississippi listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Eight more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isIn Jackson, also known as The Oaks. 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 · 17 MB · National Archives↗1856 to today
- 1856Built
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
823 N. Jefferson St., Jackson · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
16 more Register listings within half 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 Oaks
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Oaks
Is The Oaks on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 25, 1973 (Register number 73001015).
Is The Oaks a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old State Capitol, 0.7 miles away.
Can you visit The Oaks?
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 Oaks?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 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 73891369 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.