Okolona Carnegie Library - Okolona, MS - Carnegie Library Buildings on Waymarking.com

Okolona Carnegie Library located at 321 Main St, Okolona, MS.

In February 1914, Mr. A.T. Stovall, a prominent Okolona attorney, wrote to the Carnegie Corporation requesting funds to build a library building in Okolona. The city of Okolona purchased the lot on Main Street for $4,000. The Carnegie Corporation agreed to furnish $7,500 to construct the library building. The City Council of Okolona agreed to provide no less than $4,750 a year to support the library.

The architect was John Gaisford of Memphis. When completed in May of 1915, the library consisted of one large room and a full basement. The basement, which is uncommon in this area, has four small rooms and two baths. At one time the library grounds included a small park with a wading pool.

In the fall of 1977, the Okolona Carnegie Library became part of the Dixie Regional System. The new addition was completed in October 1986 and increased shelf space by 300% as well as providing a spacious conference room.

A renovation project was also completed in 2007. See:
Okolona Carnegie Library Renovation Project
(visit link)

Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. : 9-5
Closed Wednesday
Saturday: 9-12

Address of Library Building: 321 Main St Okolona, MS USA 38860 Current Use of Building: library Year Built (optional): 1915 Website about building: [Web Link]

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