Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson

Name: Mississippi State Capitol
Address: 400 High St, Jackson, 39201-1006, United States
Telephone: +1 601-359-3114

#15 among attractions in Jackson

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Facts and practical information

The Mississippi State Capitol or the “New Capitol,” has been the seat of the state’s government since it succeeded the old statehouse in 1903. Located in Jackson, it was designated as a Mississippi Landmark in 1986, a National Historic Landmark in 2016 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 32°18'14"N, 90°10'55"W

Address

400 High StDowntown JacksonJackson 39201-1006 United States

Contact

+1 601-359-3114

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Mississippi State Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Capitol Museum, Mississippi Governor's Mansion, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson City Hall.

~1800 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old Capitol Museum, Jackson
9 min walk • The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, served as the Mississippi statehouse from 1839 until 1903. The old state capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
~1380 ftS
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Mississippi Governor's Mansion, Jackson
7 min walk • The Mississippi Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Mississippi which is currently Tate Reeves. It is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, south of the Mississippi State Capitol, at the south end of Smith Park.
~1750 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson
9 min walk • St. Andrew's Cathedral is an Episcopal cathedral located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Mississippi. St. Andrew's is the third church to serve as the diocesan cathedral.
0.4 miS
Architecture, Historical place, City hall
Jackson City Hall, Jackson
11 min walk • Jackson City Hall, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is the seat of municipal government.
~670 ftW
Art Deco architecture
Woolfolk State Office Building, Jackson
4 min walk • The Woolfolk State Office Building is a high-rise government office building in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. It was designed in the Art Deco architectural style by Emmett J. Hull, Edgar Lucian Malvaney, Frank P. Gates and Ransom Carey Jones, and it was completed in 1949. It is currently the tenth-tallest building in Jackson.
~1190 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson
6 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter the Apostle is the seat of the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi. The cathedral is named for Saint Peter the Apostle.
~1590 ftW
32°18'19"N • 90°11'12"W
Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center, Jackson
8 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
International Museum of Muslim Cultures, Jackson
13 min walk • The International Museum of Muslim Cultures is "America’s first Islamic history and culture museum". It was established in April 2001, in Jackson, Mississippi.
~1670 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture
Lamar Life Building, Jackson
9 min walk • The Lamar Life Building is a historic building in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. It was designed in the Gothic Revival architectural style, and it was completed in 1924. It is the twelfth tallest building in Jackson, and was considered Jackson's first skyscraper.
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
The Oaks House Museum, Jackson
12 min walk • The Oaks House Museum, also known as The Oaks, located at 823 North Jefferson Street in Jackson, Mississippi, is the former home of Jackson Mayor James H. Boyd and his wife Eliza Ellis Boyd and their family.
~1840 ftN
Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson
9 min walk • Greenwood Cemetery is a cemetery located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. Still in use, it was established by a federal land grant on November 21, 1821.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mississippi State Capitol open?

Mississippi State Capitol is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Mississippi State Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Woolfolk State Office Building, Jackson (4 min walk), Virden-Patton House, Jackson (5 min walk), Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson (6 min walk), Mississippi Governor's Mansion, Jackson (7 min walk).

How to get to Mississippi State Capitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mississippi State Capitol:

Bus

West St. / George St. • Lines: 6/3 (5 min walk)
State Street And High Street • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)

Train

Jackson (15 min walk)