HISTORIC JEFFERSON COLLEGE
WASHINGTON, MS
Historic Jefferson College is an educational institution located in Washington, Mississippi. Established in 1802, it is one of the oldest schools of higher education in the state. The college was named after President Thomas Jefferson, who played a key role in its founding.
The campus of Historic Jefferson College is spread over 100 acres of land and contains several buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the most notable structures is the East Wing, which was built in 1839 and served as a dormitory for male students.
Historic Jefferson College was a coeducational institution from its inception, and it played a significant role in the education of women in Mississippi. The college's first female student, Miss Eliza Farrar, enrolled in 1826, and the first female graduate, Miss Mary E. Thompson, received her diploma in 1836.
Today, Historic Jefferson College is a museum that showcases the history of the college and the surrounding community. Visitors can tour the campus and view exhibits that highlight the college's importance to the region's educational and cultural heritage. The museum also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year for visitors of all ages.
HISTORIC JEFFERSON COLLEGE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WASHINGTON MS. US MID #8402800040
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
Contact HISTORIC JEFFERSON COLLEGE
- telephone: 6014422901
- website: www.mdah.state.ms.us
HISTORIC JEFFERSON COLLEGE
WASHINGTON
MS
39190-0700
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HISTORIC JEFFERSON COLLEGE Information
| MID # | 8402800040 |
| Name | HISTORIC JEFFERSON COLLEGE |
| Alternate Name | HISTORIC JEFFERSON COLLEGE |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
| NTEECC | |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 31.56281, -91.404192 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 28 FIPS County Code: 001 US Census Tract: 000700 US Census Block: 2020 |