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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMASL_pascagoula-fire-fighters_Pascagoula-MS.html
On this site on April 17, 1952, Pascagoula's newest and most modern fire truck, on its way to an emergency call collided with and was destroyed by a train called "The Hummingbird". Assistant Chief Klein Thornton, Firefighter DeWitt Monroe, and Vol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMARX_new-era-missionary-baptist-church_Gautier-MS.html
Organized ca. 1886, this African American church is the oldest continuous congregation in Gautier. Twice destroyed by fire, the church was rebuilt at its present site in 1893. The New Era Missionary Baptist Church choir sang at the 1936 inaugurati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM90S_henry-armstrong_Columbus-MS.html
Henry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson in this area in 1912, began his professional boxing career in 1931. Armstrong became the only boxer to hold world titles simultaneously in three weight divisions. He was named boxer of the year in 1937 and 1938 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8CV_birthplace-of-kermit-the-frog_Leland-MS.html
Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, grew up and played along Deer Creek during the years 1936-1948, exploring its flora and fauna from here to Stoneville. Sometimes he was joined by his friend, Kermit Scott. These experiences and fond memories spa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6H8_richard-n-wright_Natchez-MS.html
Noted African-American author of Native Son and Black Boy was born in 1908 near Natchez, where he spent his early childhood. His lifelong quest for freedom led him to Paris, France, where he died in 1960.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6H7_spanish-colonial-natchez_Natchez-MS.html
Following acquisition of the Natchez District in 1779, the Spanish founded the City of Natchez ca.1790 to serve as the capital. Under Governor Manuel Gayoso, the city was planned and surveyed by John Girault in a typical Spanish grid plan around a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5OR_unity-cemetery_Caledonia-MS.html
Unity Presbyterian Church organized in 1828 with the Rev. Thos. Archibald, pastor. Buried here are early settlers, one Revolutionary War soldier, two War of 1812 soldiers, and three Civil War soldiers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5J8_gainesville-volunteers_Pearlington-MS.html
In 1860, Mark Deason, a Mexican War Veteran, organized a militia compnay here. The "Gainesville Volunteers" entered Confederate service in 1861 as Co. G. of the Third Mississippi Infantry. During the Civil War the unit served in the Gulf Coast reg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5I9_the-tennessee-williams-visitors-center_Columbus-MS.html
Friends of Libraries U.S.A.Literary Landmarks Register The Tennessee WilliamsVisitors Center Author, playwright, and poetThomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams(1911-1983),was born in Columbus, Mississippi.In tribute to his life and writings, thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5FW_woodlawn-cumberland-presbyterian-church_Steens-MS.html
Organized 1869. Original building ? mile west. Rev. Thomas Benton Wood, first Pastor. Land Given by Martha Kidd Vaughn, lumber by A.P. Presley.