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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27I4_st-stephens-road_Brookhaven-MS.html
Constructed ca. 1806-1811 and passing near this area, the St. Stephens Road was a main wagon and trade route connecting Natchez through the Mississippi Territory with Fort St. Stephens in Alabama. The opening of the road enabled safer travel throu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27I1_lampton-auditorium_Brookhaven-MS.html
Mary Jane Conerly Lampton (1828- 1879), a mother, teacher, and diarist, grew up in Old Pike County, now Walthall. She married Benjamin Lampton, planter who became a successful pioneer merchant of Old Pike County and Marion County. Together they ha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27HV_dr-albert-l-lott_Brookhaven-MS.html
Born in Brookhaven, Albert L. Lott (1921-1993) graduated high school at age 16. He immediately began seeking a medical degree, which he received in 1950. Returning to practice in his hometown, he became the first African American doctor appointed …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOJ_whitworth-college_Brookhaven-MS.html
Founded 1858, as Methodist womans college. Traditional successor to Elizabeth Academy, Washington, Miss. Served as Confederate Hospital, 1861-5. Founded by Milton J. Whitworth, pioneer planter & lay minister.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1INU_rose-hill-cemetery_Brookhaven-MS.html
Established in 1861 on land given to the city of Brookhaven by Rev. Milton J. Whitworth, founder of Whitworth College, this cemetery is among Brookhaven's first and largest burial grounds. Rose Hill Cemetery is the final resting place for over 5,0…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1INT_confederate-memorial-monument_Brookhaven-MS.html
First erected in 1896 in memory of Elias Bowsky, 3rd Bat. Co. E, 45th Mississippi Infantry, by his brother George, this twenty-foot-tall monument was deeded to the Sylvester Gwin Camp U.C.V. in 1924, and now serves as a memorial for the Confederat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HZE_brookhaven-light-artillery_Brookhaven-MS.html
Also known as Hoskin's Battery, this unit was organized on May 11, 1861. The battery saw action in numerous engagements, including the Battle of Jackson on May 14, 1863. In June 1863 the unit was engaged at Mechanicsburg, Miss. and served with dis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HZD_brookhaven_Brookhaven-MS.html
Founded by Samuel Jayne in 1818, it grew rapidly as a railway terminus after 1851. Was recruiting and hospital center during Civil War. Since 1907 has led in dairy industry.