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National Register of Historic Places

Holmes County Courthouse Complex

Lexington’s first place on the National RegisterListed Nov 10, 1994; only 905 of Mississippi’s 1,375 listings are older
Queen AnneListed 1994Lexington
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Holmes County Courthouse Complex, at Court Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 10, 1994: the first place in Lexington to be listed. Only 905 of Mississippi’s 1,375 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, social history and politics, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 183 other Mississippi listings. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. The listing covers 2.5 acres.

What it isHistoric building in Lexington, Mississippi, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 36 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Court Sq., Lexington · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Holmes County Courthouse ComplexStart here
  2. 2Lexington Historic DistrictGreek Revival · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Gov. Edmund F. Noel HouseQueen Anne · next door

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Questions about Holmes County Courthouse Complex

Is Holmes County Courthouse Complex on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 10, 1994 (Register number 94001301).

Is Holmes County Courthouse Complex a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Holmes County Courthouse Complex?

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 Holmes County Courthouse Complex?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 36 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 73891392 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.