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National Register of Historic Places

Lamar Elementary School

Also known as Lamar Kingston Elementary School; Lamar Primary School; Lamar School; Kingston School

On the National Register since 20233 years
Listed 2023Laurel
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Lamar Elementary School

Lamar Elementary School, at 400 15th St. West, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 2, 2023. It was among the first 7 of Laurel’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the local level. The listing covers 3 acres.

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400 15th St. West, Laurel

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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6 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BWilliam H. and Marian D. Mason HouseBuilding0.4 miBNewell Rogers HouseEclectic · Built 19090.7 miDLaurel Central Historic District (Boundary Increase/Decrease)Bungalow0.7 miBNew Orleans and Northeastern Railroad DepotCraftsman · Built 19131 miDSouthside Neighborhood Historic DistrictDistrict1.6 miBEvans House and BarnBuilding1.9 mi

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Is Lamar Elementary School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 2, 2023 (Register number 100009007).

Is Lamar Elementary School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Lamar Elementary School?

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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.