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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YQ3_immaculate-conception-shrine-c-1846_Natchez-MS.html
1830: July 18-December 30- The Blessed Virgin Mary appears to St. Catherine Lebouré, Daughter of Charity, in Paris, France1830: July 27 Revolution - Louis Philippe overthrows King Charles X of France1832: - First Miraculous Medals produced …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YPB_kingston_Natchez-MS.html
S.E. 1 mile is site of Old Jersey Settlement mow known as Kingston. Here settlers from New Jersey organized first Protestant church in Mississippi with Samuel Swayze as pastor.
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Erected, 1968, by Descendants of the New Jersey Settlers Organization (formed 1940) in memory of settlers of 1772 & their descendants who rest in Caleb King & Daniel Farrar Cemetery, Kingston Plantation.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YKH_voss-family-and-a-b-motor-company_Natchez-MS.html
Axel Voss spoke little english when he emigrated in 12925 from Copenhagen, Denmark. He worked as a mechanic for Chris Anderson and John T. Belt, who founded A-B Motor Company in a backyard garage at 114 St. Catherine.The first Voss business ventur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YK3_the-forest-plantation_Natchez-MS.html
Home and grave of William Dunbar (1749-1810), Scot settler who surveyed the boundary line between the USA and Spain-1798 and led 1st exploration of LA Purchase 1804. World-famed scientist and inventor in Miss. Territory.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YK1_judith-sargent-murray_Natchez-MS.html
An early American feminist writer and champion of women's rights, Murray (1751-1820) was also instrumental in fostering the Universalist Church in America. Murray lived for two years at Oak Point Plantation on this site. She died on July 6, 1820, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YJS_ravennaside_Natchez-MS.html
An outstanding example of Colonial Revival architecture, Ravennaside, built 1902, was the home of Roane Fleming Byrnes (1890-1970) and headquarters for her efforts in the creation and development of the Natchez Trace Parkway, the 444-mile National…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YJL_jersey-settlers_Natchez-MS.html
Erected, 1965, by Descendants of the New Jersey Settlers Organization (formed 1940) in memory of settlers of 1772, including Captain Amos Ogden. The Swayzes, Thorns & others now rest in the Kingston Cemetery
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YJF_holy-family-catholic-church_Natchez-MS.html
First Catholic church in the Mississippi valley with entire congregation of Afro-American descent. Its school has been continually educating youth since 1890.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YJC_mississippi_Natchez-MS.html
Explored, 1540-1, by De Soto. Colonized first by French, 1699. Became a colony of British, 1763; Spanish, 1779. Territory organized by U.S., 1798. Became 20th. state, 1817.
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