Designed by architect R.H. Hunt, Franklin Hall was built in 1906 to serve as the infirmary for the Mississippi Industrial Institute and College. It was listed as a contributing element (element #501) in the South Columbus Historic District, which was placed on the National Register in 1982. When that district was resurveyed and enlarged as the South Columbus Historic District Amendment No. 2 (which was added to the National Register 29 September 2021) this building was included in the enlarged district as element #452 (previously listed/contributing). It was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1986. Franklin Hall is included in "The State of Mississippi – Historic Properties" (1982) (p. 16) and "Buildings of Mississippi" (2020) (p.188, in the listing for the North Campus of Mississippi University for Women, PR32.1). |