Grierson's Raid

Grierson's Raid (HM1GQC)

Location: Newton, MS 39345 Newton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 19.226', W 89° 9.761'

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Here at Newton Station, on April. 24, 1863, Federals under General Benjamin H. Grierson struck the Vicksburg-Meridian rail route, tore up tracks, & burned depot.
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HM NumberHM1GQC
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Year Placed1963
Placed ByThe Mississippi Historical Commission
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Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 11:17pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 296415 N 3578009
Decimal Degrees32.32043333, -89.16268333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 19.226', W 89° 9.761'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 19' 13.56" N, 89° 9' 45.66" W
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Area Code(s)601
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 111 E Railroad St, Newton MS 39345, US
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