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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIY4_fillmore-street-chapel_Corinth-MS.html
Corinth's oldest church bldg.; erected 1871 by Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the First church est. in Corinth. 1906~1976 served as Fillmore St. Pres. Ch. Now used as chapel by First United Methodist Church.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIOP_robinson-road_Columbus-MS.html
Opened 1820's. Ran from Jackson Military Road to Natchez Trace by way of Louisville, Doak's Stand & Choctaw Agency. For years it was only direct route from Columbus to Jackson.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIGH_big-joe-williams_Crawford-MS.html
Side ABig Joe Williams (c. 1903-1982) epitomized the life and times of the rambunctious, roving bluesman, traveling from coast to coast and around the world playing rugged, rhythmic blues on his nine-string guitar at juke joints, house parties, an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMICU_columbus-mississippi-blues_Columbus-MS.html
The Black Prairies of eastern Mississippi have produced a number of notable blues musicians, including Howlin' Wolf, Bukka White, and Big Joe Williams. Activity in Columbus, the largest city in the region, centered around areas such as this block …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHDB_battle-of-raymond_Raymond-MS.html
May 12, 1863, on Fourteen Mile Creek, 2,500 Confederate troops under Gen. John Gregg attacked a 10,000 man corps under Gen. James B. McPherson. Outnumbered, Gregg was forced to withdraw to Jackson.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH57_ocean-springs-world-war-i-memorial_Ocean-Springs-MS.html
In memory of the service and sacrifice of this community during the World War and Emile Ladnier killed in action November Seventh Nineteen Hundred Eighteen.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH51_salem-methodist-campground_Lucedale-MS.html
Begun in 1826, the Salem Methodist Campground moved to this site in 1842. Meeting in October of each year, except 1863 & 1864, it is the oldest regularly held Methodist camp meeting in Mississippi.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH50_mary-c-o-keefe-cultural-center_Ocean-Springs-MS.html
Built in 1927 as the Ocean Springs Public School. Designed by William Nolan, the building includes panels painted by artist Walter Anderson. In 1998, the building was renamed for Mary C. O'Keefe (1893-1980), first female school superintendent in M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF72_cathedral-of-the-nativity-b-v-m_Biloxi-MS.html
Parent Catholic Parish on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, continuing missions dating back to French Colonial era. First church on this site dedicated 1844. Rebuilt after fire in 1900. Dedicated Cathedral for Diocese of Biloxi 1977. Restored in 1989 af…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF25_biloxi-lighthouse_Biloxi-MS.html
Since its construction in 1848, this cast iron lighthouse has been the landmark for which Biloxi-bound vessels sail. Tended by the Younghans family, father, mother and daughter, from late 1866 till 1929.