National Register Listings in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
Beth Israel Cemetery
Cahn-Crawford House
Carnegie Branch Library
Causeyville Historic District
Dabney-Green House
Dement Printing Company
East End Historic District
Elson-Dudley House
First Presbyterian Church of Meridian
Grand Opera House
Highland Park
Highland Park Dentzel Carousel and Shelter Building
Highlands Historic District
Lamar Hotel
Loeb, Alex, Building
Masonic Temple
McLemore Cemetery
Meridian Downtown Historic District
Meridian Museum of Art
Meridian Senior High School and Junior College
Meridian Urban Center Historic District
Meridian Waterworks Pumping Station and Clear Water Basin
Merrehope
Merrehope Historic District
Mid-Town Historic District
Municipal Building
Niolon Building
Pigford Building
Poplar Springs Road Historic District
Porter-Crawford House
Simmons & Wright Company, The
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Standard Drug Company
Stevenson Primary School
Stuckey's Bridge
Temple Theater
Terminal Building, Old, Hangar and Powerhouse at Key Field
Threefoot Building
Union Hotel
Union Station Historic District
US Post Office and Courthouse
US Sugar Crop Field Station
Wechsler School
West End Historic District
About Lauderdale County
Lauderdale County Timeline
Lauderdale County, Mississippi is located in the eastern part of the state and has a rich and diverse history. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Choctaw and Chickasaw, who utilized the land for hunting and farming.
European settlement in the area began in the early 19th century, with the establishment of small communities and trading posts. Additionally, the arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s helped spur economic growth and attract more settlers to the region.
During the Civil War, Lauderdale County and its surrounding areas were deeply divided, with some residents supporting the Union while others sided with the Confederacy. This led to skirmishes and conflicts within the community, leaving scars that lasted long after the war ended.
In the years following the war, Lauderdale County experienced a period of rebuilding and reconstruction. Agriculture, including the cultivation of cotton and lumber industries, played a significant role in the county's economy. The labor force mainly relied on sharecropping and tenant farming, which shaped the social and economic landscape of the area.
In the 20th century, Lauderdale County continued to grow and develop. Education became a priority, with the establishment of public schools and the expansion of higher education institutions such as Meridian Community College. Today, the county remains a vibrant and diverse community, with a thriving economy and a strong sense of pride in its history and heritage.
European settlement in the area began in the early 19th century, with the establishment of small communities and trading posts. Additionally, the arrival of the railroad in the late 1800s helped spur economic growth and attract more settlers to the region.
During the Civil War, Lauderdale County and its surrounding areas were deeply divided, with some residents supporting the Union while others sided with the Confederacy. This led to skirmishes and conflicts within the community, leaving scars that lasted long after the war ended.
In the years following the war, Lauderdale County experienced a period of rebuilding and reconstruction. Agriculture, including the cultivation of cotton and lumber industries, played a significant role in the county's economy. The labor force mainly relied on sharecropping and tenant farming, which shaped the social and economic landscape of the area.
In the 20th century, Lauderdale County continued to grow and develop. Education became a priority, with the establishment of public schools and the expansion of higher education institutions such as Meridian Community College. Today, the county remains a vibrant and diverse community, with a thriving economy and a strong sense of pride in its history and heritage.
Lauderdale County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
- 1833 - Lauderdale County established as one of the original counties of the Mississippi Territory.
- 1836 - Meridian chosen as the county seat.
- Late 1800s - Railroads leading to growth and economic prosperity in the county.
- 1861-1865 - Lauderdale County affected by the Civil War.
- Late 1800s to early 1900s - Lumber industry plays a significant role in the county's economy.
- 1923 - Meridian Naval Air Station established near NAS Meridian.
- 1942-1945 - Naval Air Station plays a crucial role during World War II.
- 1964 - Meridian Civil Rights activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner murdered by the Ku Klux Klan.
- Late 20th century - Lauderdale County experiences population growth and industrial development.
- 21st century - Lauderdale County continues to be an important economic and cultural hub in Mississippi.