City of Eupora Historic PReservation

The City of Eupora is renowned for its rich concentration of historic public, commercial, and residential buildings, whose distinctive characteristics have become increasingly appealing to residents, businesses, and tourists alike.

The purpose of the historic preservation ordinance is to protect, enhance, and preserve the resources that embody the city's distinctive and significant historical, cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, and architectural identity. It aims to ensure the harmonious and orderly growth and development of Eupora, while strengthening civic pride and cultural stability through neighborhood conservation. By stabilizing the city's economy through the continued use, preservation, and revitalization of these resources, the ordinance also enhances the city's appeal to tourists and visitors, providing a boost to local businesses and industry. Additionally, it promotes the use of these resources for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of Eupora, and establishes a review process to guide the preservation and appropriate development of the city's assets.