Marks Downtown Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Marks Downtown Historic District, at Main, Chestnut, Peach, Maple, Poplar, Walnut, Third, First, and Lamar/Pecan Streets, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 11, 2024. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics, ethnic heritage-black and social history, at the local level. The district takes in 63 historic buildings. The listing covers 34.7 acres.
Finding Marks Downtown Historic District
Main, Chestnut, Peach, Maple, Poplar, Walnut, Third, First, and Lamar/Pecan Streets, Marks
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Marks Downtown Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Marks Downtown Historic District
Is Marks Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 11, 2024 (Register number 100010020).
Is Marks Downtown Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Marks Downtown 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.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.