With today’s technology, delving into the past is easier than ever before. Thanks to the Internet, you can easily find thousands of photos that date back decades, even centuries. These historical pictures give a unique perspective at years long gone, making them both special and intriguing. Luckily, there are several organizations and historical societies dedicated to preserving vintage photos. And after spending the afternoon doing some digging, we compiled some of the oldest photos taken in Mississippi….and they’re incredible. Take a look:
- Taken in 1909, this is one of the earliest known photographs of Waverly Plantation, which now has a reputation for being one of the most haunted homes in the South.
Bruce Schulze/Civil War Album
- This 1907 class photo was taken at the Aaron Academy School, which was located in Santa Rosa in Hancock County.
Pearl River County Historical Society/Facebook The school opened in the 1880s and was in operation until the 1950s, at which time the area became part of the Picayune School District.
- The Delta Guards, Company E, 1st Regiment take a break to pose for a picture in Greenville, Mississippi in 1897.
mdah.ms.gov
- Dating all the way back to 1898, this is likely one of the very first photos of the Greenville Fire Department.
mdah.ms.gov
- Several of Gulfport’s most notable residents pose alongside the city’s first streetcar in 1904.
misspreservation.com
- A bustling city from the start, this photo of Natchez was taken on Franklin Street in 1900.
Alejandro/Flickr
- This 1908 photo of 22nd Avenue in Meridian is a true depiction of just how much things have changed over the years.
Mississippi Department of Archives and History/Flickr
- Taken circa 1861, the Mississippi Department of Archives and History has dozens of photos, just like this one, of unidentified Civil War soldiers.
Mississippi Department of Archives and History/Flickr
- A group men setup camp on Low Copperas Bayou in Tallahatchie County on December 26, 1900.
Mississippi Department of Archives and History/Flickr
- This photo, which shows Confederate casualties, was taken in 1862 after an intense battle at Fort Robinette in Corinth.
Library of Congress
- Proof that the Mighty Mississippi was always an impressive site, this picture was taken at the levee at Vicksburg in February of 1864.
Library of Congress
- Taken in 1864, this vintage photograph shows soldiers from the 64th Colored Infantry Regiment standing in formation at their camp at Palmyra Bend, which was in Warren County.
Library of Congress
So, what’d you think? Aren’t these historical photos amazing?
Bruce Schulze/Civil War Album
Pearl River County Historical Society/Facebook
The school opened in the 1880s and was in operation until the 1950s, at which time the area became part of the Picayune School District.
mdah.ms.gov
misspreservation.com
Alejandro/Flickr
Mississippi Department of Archives and History/Flickr
Library of Congress
If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out “These 15 Vintage Mississippi Photos Will Take You Back In Time.“
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