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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2872_east-6th-street-uso-club_Hattiesburg-MS.html
The East 6th Street USO Club was built in early 1942 under the umbrella of the United Services Organization (USO). This T-shaped, wood-frame building included an auditorium, stage, lobby, restrooms, dressing rooms, and meeting rooms. Built f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM286E_the-last-bare-knuckle-prize-fight_Hattiesburg-MS.html
Historical SiteThe last bare knuckle prize fight was fought here on Richburg Hill July 8, 1889. John L. Sullfvan defeated Jake Kilrain In the seventy fifth round to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. John L Sullivan and Jake Kilrai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GBH_william-harris-hardy_Hattiesburg-MS.html
Builder of Railroads Pioneer in the Development of the Resources of South Mississippi Founder of the Cities of Hattiesburg and Gulfport A Dreamer Whose dreams Came True
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GBG_veterans-of-all-wars-monument_Hattiesburg-MS.html
Army Air Force Navy Marine For God and County Allen B. Carter Post No. 24 and Is Auxiliary Unit The American Legion, Hattiesburg, Miss. Dedicates This Monument to The Veterans of All Wars Living or Dead
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GBF_hattiesburg_Hattiesburg-MS.html
[Southeast]: "...I was returning from the trip and had reached the banks of a beautiful piney woods stream...during July or perhaps August 1800." "...I then, and there, determined to locate a station here because it was the place where cross the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CW5_camp-shelby_Hattiesburg-MS.html
Following activation for service in both WWI and WWII, Ky. Guard units, as part of the 38th Inf. Div. were sent to Camp Shelby for training in preparation for war. Ky. National Guard units trained at Camp Shelby during WWI and WWII: 75th Brig.; 14…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13ZE_centennial-of-hattiesburg_Hattiesburg-MS.html
[West Side]Formerly Choctaw Territory and later claimed by France, Britain, Spain and United States, this area entered by settlers in early 1800s and known as Ewin Forks, later Gordonville. Chosen as rail center by Captain William H. Hardy in 1880…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12A8_dixie-school-log-cabin_Hattiesburg-MS.html
Citizens of the Dixie community built this structure 1/4 mile southeast of this site in the 1930s to serve as a cafeteria during the Depression era. The log cabin has also served as a meeting place, music hall and classroom. In 2003 the cabin was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYCE_veterans-of-all-wars-monument_Hattiesburg-MS.html
Army Air Force Navy MarineFor God and CountyAllen B. Carter Post No. 24and Is Auxiliary UnitThe American Legion, Hattiesburg, Miss.Dedicates This Monument toThe Veterans of All WarsLiving or Dead
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYCD_william-harris-hardy_Hattiesburg-MS.html
Builder of RailroadsPioneer in the Developmentof the Resources ofSouth Mississippi Founder of the Cities ofHattiesburg and Gulfport A DreamerWhose dreams Came True
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