| The Greenwood Underpass was built to allow traffic on Main Street to pass under the railroad tracks of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. Built in 1938 by the Mississippi State Highway Department utilizing WPA funds, the underpass contributed to the commercial growth of Greenwood and enhanced its position as a transportation hub. The underpass met two important WPA goals: eliminating rail grade crossings and constructing new highways. Innovative engineering techniques allowed the railroad to remain in operation during the construction. It was proposed for the National Register in 2008, from a nomination written by Marion Howard, a member of the board of Main Street Greenwood, Inc. However, due to owner objection to listing, the Greenwood Underpass received a formal Determination of Eligiblity for the National Register from the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places on 12 November 2008. |