Macon Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Macon Historic District, at Roughly bounded by Adams, Pearl, West, and Wayne Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 21, 2002. It was among the first 7 of Macon’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 314 other Mississippi listings. The district takes in 191 historic buildings. The listing covers 200 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Macon, Missisissippi. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 120 MB · National Archives↗Finding Macon Historic District
Roughly bounded by Adams, Pearl, West, and Wayne Sts., Macon
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 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 Macon Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Macon Historic District
Is Macon Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 21, 2002 (Register number 02000207).
Is Macon Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is MONTGOMERY (snagboat), 18.9 miles away.
Can you visit Macon 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 Macon Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 120 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 73891896 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.