Temple Theater
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About Temple Theater
Temple Theater, at 2318 8th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 18, 1979. The Register lists it for its recreation, at the state level. It was listed as part of Meridian MRA. The listing covers 1 acre. 16 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isMovie theater in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. 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 · 4 MB · National Archives↗1927 to today
- 1927Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
2318 8th St., Meridian · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
23 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Temple Theater
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Temple Theater
Is Temple Theater on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 18, 1979 (Register number 79003407).
Is Temple Theater a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building, 1.2 miles away.
Can you visit Temple Theater?
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 Temple Theater?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 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 73890146 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.