Mount Olive Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Mount Olive Historic District, at Roughly bounded by the N. & S. sides of Main St., extending from the jct. of Jaynesville Rd. to Old Hwy 49, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 8, 2019. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, town planning and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 72 historic buildings. The listing covers 39.8 acres.
Finding Mount Olive Historic District
Roughly bounded by the N. & S. sides of Main St., extending from the jct. of Jaynesville Rd. to Old Hwy 49, Mount Olive
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Mount Olive Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Mount Olive Historic District
Is Mount Olive Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 8, 2019 (Register number 100004507).
Is Mount Olive Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Mount Olive 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.