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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/HM286B_purvis_Purvis-MS.html
Scene of destructive tornado on April 24, 1908. Forty-seven people were killed and more than 300 injured. Over half of the homes were destroyed. Property damage was great.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TVR_old-west-florida-historical_Lumberton-MS.html
Area to south, originally part of French Louisiana became W. Florida under England & Spain. After West Florida Revolution annexed by U.S. & in 1812 added to Miss. Territory.