Old Wesson Public School Building
Also known as Oswalt Youth & Community Center
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Wesson Public School Building
Old Wesson Public School Building, at Off U.S. 51, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 16, 1980: the first place in Wesson to be listed. Only 369 of Mississippi’s 1,375 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isHistoric building in Wesson, Mississippi, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 19 MB · National Archives↗Finding Old Wesson Public School Building
Off U.S. 51, Wesson
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.
Memories of Old Wesson Public School Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Old Wesson Public School Building
Is Old Wesson Public School Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 16, 1980 (Register number 80002235).
Is Old Wesson Public School Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Mississippi has 32 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Old Wesson Public School Building?
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 Old Wesson Public School Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 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 73891075 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.