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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZTB_woodall-mountain_Iuka-MS.html
According to tradition, Woodall Mountain was called Yaw Hill or Yaw Mountain before 1898. It was renamed for Zaphaniah H. Woodall, who was the sheriff of Tishomingo County when, in 1887, the first Tishomingo County Courthouse at Iuka, along with t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19J3_patriot-william-gray_Iuka-MS.html
Revolutionary War soldier who enlisted at Laurens County, SC, in 1778. Served three years. Fought at Kings Mountain, SC, the turning point battle of the Revolutionary War in the South. Patriot William Gray lies at rest with his family in old Gray …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19IJ_iuka-normal_Iuka-MS.html
H.A. Dean & John Newhardt continuing work begun in 1857, opened Iuka Normal Institute in 1882. Their reputations brought students from throughout the South. Graduates won distinctions.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYX9_battle-of-iuka_Iuka-MS.html
Bloody clash of Sept. 19, 1862 resulted from attempt of Gen. Wm. Rosencrans, U.S.A., to expel Gen. Sterling Price, C.S.A., from N.E. Mississippi. In 2 hours one-third of men engaged were casualties.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYX8_the-11th-ohio-battery_Iuka-MS.html
During the battle of Iuka on Sept. 19, 1862, the 11th Ohio battery repulsed four Confederate assaults before finally being overrun by the 3rd Texas Cavalry. 3rd Louisiana Infantry and the Texas Legion. Of the fifty-four cannoneers in the battery, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYX7_brig-gen-henry-little_Iuka-MS.html
A Native of Maryland, Confederate Brigadier General Lewis Henry Little (1817-1862) was the son of a long~time U.S. congressman and a former U.S. Army officer. As a Confederate general, Little was given command of Missouri troops and headed a divis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYX6_church-of-our-saviour_Iuka-MS.html
Erected in 1873, this board-and-batten Carpenter Gothic structure was designed by James B. Cook, Architect, and was purchased by citizens from the Episcopal Diocese in 1985 to prevent removal. Placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1991…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYX5_iuka-methodist-church_Iuka-MS.html
Chartered members from Eastport. Edifice erected 1859. Used as hospital during & after battle of Iuka. Structure damaged & records lost in War. Bishop Hoss formally dedicated building, 1898.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYX4_old-tishomingo-county-courthouse_Iuka-MS.html
Land acquired 1857. Courthouse built 1888. Was in use from 1889 to 1971. Former Governor J.M. Stone supervised erection. Building housed Tishomingo County Singing Convention from 1917 until 1971.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYX3_twin-magnolias_Iuka-MS.html
Built at Eastport and moved to Iuka circa 1860, this house served as Confederate Brigadier General Henry Little's headquarters during the battle of Iuka. Killed in the action, Little was buried in the yard of the house. His body was later moved to…