Farish Street Historic District

125-Acre Historically Black Business District

Amite Street across to Fortification Street and Mill Street to Lamar Street
Jackson, Mississippi

Farish Street Historic District

Amite Street across to Fortification Street and Mill Street to Lamar Street
Jackson, Mississippi

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The 125-acre district is made up of residences and diverse businesses and was placed the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The district includes over 690 listings in the National Register of Historic Places. There are vernacular architectural examples representing craftsmanship skills of numerous African American build- ing contractors.

Amenities

Amenities

  • Good for Groups
  • History
  • Outdoors
  • Civil Rights