Lee County, Mississippi
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At a glance
SummaryThe National Register of Historic Places includes 29 listed properties in the county, first listed in 1966. Most listings are in or near Tupelo, Baldwyn, Shannon.
Summary generated automatically from the source data on this page.
Newspapers
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National Register of Historic Places
NPS NRHP15 of 29 listings mapped; some locations are restricted by NPS to protect sensitive sites.
29 listed properties
| Property | City | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwyn Historic District | Baldwyn | 2011 |
| Baldwyn Medical Group | Baldwyn | 2021 |
| Benson Farm House | Shannon | 2024 |
| Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site | Baldwyn | 1966 |
| Burrow, Barlow, House | Saltillo | 1984 |
| Carnation Milk Plant | Tupelo | 2009 |
| Clark, R.C., House | Tupelo | 2010 |
| Downtown Tupelo Historic District | Tupelo | 2014 |
| Downtown Tupelo Historic District (Boundary Increase) | Tupelo | 2025 |
| First Methodist Church | Tupelo | 1990 |
| Goodlett, R. F., House | Tupelo | 1992 |
| Highland Circle Historic District | Tupelo | 2006 |
| Lee County Courthouse | Tupelo | 1992 |
| Mill Village Historic District | Tupelo | 1992 |
| Mutt-Thomason Site | Tupelo | 1978 |
| North Broadway Historic District | Tupelo | 1985 |
| North Church Primary School | Tupelo | 1992 |
| Old Superintendent's House, Tupelo Fish Hatchery | Tupelo | 1992 |
| Peoples Bank and Trust Company | Tupelo | 1978 |
| South Church Street Historic District | Tupelo | 1992 |
| Spain House | Tupelo | 2011 |
| Spight, F. L., House | Tupelo | 1992 |
| Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church | Tupelo | 2023 |
| Stewart-Anderson House | Tupelo | 1994 |
| The Raymond House | Verona | 2025 |
| Tombigbee State Park | Tupelo | 1999 |
| Tupelo Downtown Neighborhood Historic District | Tupelo | 2021 |
| Tupelo Homesteads | Tupelo | 1997 |
| Tupelo National Battlefield | Tupelo | 1966 |
Source: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places. Property links open NRHP nomination files at the National Archives.
County formation
Newberry AHCBLee was formed in 1866 (1866-12-10) from Itawamba, Pontotoc.
LEE created from ITAWAMBA and PONTOTOC.
Source: Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
Population by decade
CensusLee County population from 1870 to 2020 (Census historical series).
| 1870 | 1880 | 1900 | 1920 | 1940 | 1950 | 1960 | 1980 | 2000 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,955 | 20,470 | 21,956 | 29,618 | 38,838 | 38,237 | 40,589 | 57,061 | 75,755 | 83,343 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau historical county population (Forstall 1790–1990) and public-domain / CC0 county population series through 2020.
National Park Service sites nearby
NPSPark units within about 40 km of the county centroid (from NPS Public POIs; no API key).
| Site | Type | Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail | Park unit | 4.9 km |
| Tupelo National Battlefield | Park unit | 6.5 km |
| Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site | Park unit | 24.1 km |
Source: NPS National Datasets / Public POIs. The NPS Developer API requires a free key and was not used.
Cemeteries & historical places
USGS GNIS111 cemeteries and 1 historical populated places (ghost towns / former settlements) recorded in USGS GNIS for this county.
Cemeteries — 80 of 111 listed
| Name |
|---|
| Allens Cemetery |
| Andrews Chapel Cemetery |
| Auburn Cemetery |
| Baldwin Family Cemetery |
| Beech Springs Cemetery |
| Belden Cemetery |
| Benson Cemetery |
| Bethany Cemetery |
| Beulah Cemetery |
| Birmingham Cemetery |
| Boguefala Cemetery |
| Bolen Family Cemetery |
| Bowlin Family Cemetery |
| Brewer Cemetery |
| Brices Crossroads National Battlefield Cemetery |
| Buncum Cemetery |
| Camp Cemetery |
| Campbelltown Cemetery |
| Cassidy Cemetery |
| Center Hill Cemetery |
| Chesterville Cemetery |
| Clanton - Price Family Cemetery |
| Confederate Cemetery |
| Confederate Cemetery |
| Crossroads Cemetery |
| Doty Chapel Cemetery |
| English Family Cemetery |
| Eulatubba Cemetery |
| Fairfield Cemetery |
| Fellowship Cemetery |
| Francis Family Cemetery |
| Friendship Cemetery |
| Gaston Cemetery |
| Gilvo Cemetery |
| Glenwood Cemetery |
| Gregory Cemetery |
| Grey Cemetery |
| Guntown Cemetery |
| Horton-Bailey Cemetery |
| House Cemetery |
| Huckleberry Cemetery |
| Kellys Chapel Cemetery |
| Kyle Cemetery |
| Lee Memorial Park |
| Mallory Family Cemetery |
| Masonic Cemetery |
| Maxey Cemetery |
| Mayfield Cemetery |
| McNeil Cemetery |
| Mount Nebo Cemetery |
| Mount Zion Church Cemetery |
| Mullins-Nettleton Cemetery |
| New Spring Hill Cemetery |
| Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Old Bethel Cemetery |
| Old Chapel Cemetery |
| Old Coffee Cemetery |
| Old Friendship Cemetery |
| Old Johnson Cemetery |
| Old Macedonia Cemetery |
| Old Spring Hill Cemetery |
| Old Union Cemetery |
| Orr-Patterson Family Cemetery |
| Palestine Baptist Church Cemetery |
| Palmetto Cemetery |
| Palmetto Cemetery |
| Payne Cemetery |
| Peterson Cemetery |
| Pettigrew-Ivy Family Cemetery |
| Philips Cemetery |
| Pilgrims Rest Cemetery |
| Pine Grove Cemetery |
| Pine Springs Cemetery |
| Plantersville Cemetery |
| Pleasant Grove Cemetery |
| Pleasant Valley Cemetery |
| Pound Family Cemetery |
| Pratts Cemetery |
| Price Cemetery |
| Priceville Memorial Gardens |
Historical populated places — 1 of 1
| Name |
|---|
| Campbellton |
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain). Cemeteries from the 2021 NationalFile archive; historical places from GNIS HistoricalFeatures topical extract.
Civil War battlefields nearby
ABPPAmerican Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Civil War study areas near this county.
| Battlefield | Study acres | Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Tupelo | 718 | 5.5 km |
| Brice'S Cross Roads | 2,085 | 25.1 km |
| Okolona | 3,703 | 29.7 km |
Source: NPS American Battlefield Protection Program Civil War Study Areas (public ArcGIS feature service).
Historical markers
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