Farish Street Neighborhood Historic District, Jackson
Facts and practical information
Farish Street Neighborhood Historic District is a historic neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, known as a hub for Black-owned businesses up until the 1970s. Named after a family that lived and had businesses on that street for four generations, the street became a flourishing business area after the imposition of legal segregation under Jim Crow. As the black community thrived, by 1908 one third of the area of Jackson was black-owned, one third of the houses where blacks lived were black-owned, and half of black families owned their own homes. In 1915 the Farish Street neighborhood was well known as a progressive area in Jackson. Farish Street was home to Trumpet Records, Ace Records, and Speir Phonograph Company. Jackson State University, a historically Black university, was located at the corner of Farish and Griffith for about a year until it moved to its new location. ()
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Farish Street Neighborhood Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Old Capitol Museum, Mississippi Museum of Art, Mississippi Governor's Mansion, St. Andrew's Cathedral.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Farish Street Neighborhood Historic District by public transport?
Bus
- Amite St & Roach St • Lines: 1, 6/3 (4 min walk)
- N. Lamar & Griffith • Lines: 6/3 (6 min walk)
Train
- Jackson (6 min walk)