West End Historic District (Meridian, Mississippi)

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West End Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
(U.S. Registered Historic District)
West End Historic District (Meridian, Mississippi) (Mississippi)
West End Historic District (Meridian, Mississippi)
Location: Meridian, Mississippi
Coordinates: 32°21′46.7″N 88°42′34.5″W / 32.362972, -88.709583
Area: 590 acres[1]
Built/Founded: 1870
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style(s): Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, Other
Added to NRHP: August 21, 1987
NRHP Reference#: 87000459[2]
MPS: Meridian MRA
Governing body: Local

The West End Historic District is a historic district in Meridian, Mississippi. The history of the district can be traced from Meridian's earliest days, but its significance lies in its large collection of residences dating from 1890 to 1910. The district, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, is roughly bounded by 7th St, 28th Ave, Shearer's Branch, and 5th St.[2] This district presents continuous streetscapes of historic buildings built during this time period. The period of significance for West End dates from 1870 to 1936, representing the rise of Meridian from its destruction during the American Civil War to the position of Mississippi's largest city. The steady growth of Meridian's economy during this time made possible the expansion of this district.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ NRHP Meridian, MS Historic Districts
  2. ^ a b National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Historic Neighborhoods in Meridian, MS
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