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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JA0_gulfport-boogie_Gulfport-MS.html
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Gulfport was once home to an active blues and rhythm & blues scene, particularly here in the North Gulfport area. Jaimoe, famed drummer with the Allman Brothers Band, was raised in Gulfport, as was the band's onetime bassist Lamar William…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J9Z_graveline_Gautier-MS.html
In 1718 this area was settled by Jean-Baptiste Baudreau dit Graveline, born 1671 in Montreal. Arrived with d'lberville at Fort Maurepas aboard the Renommée Jan 8, 1700. Prominent colonist~adventurer~merchant.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J9Y_the-magnolia-route_Gulfport-MS.html
On April 20, 1925, the Magnolia Route opened with a forty-hour, 1,000 mile endurance drive from Gulfport to Chicago. This route was designed to bring more commerce and tourism to Mississippi.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J9P_broadcasting-the-blues_Gulfport-MS.html
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Blues radio took off in the post-World War II era with the arrival of rhythm & blues programming. A new era for blues radio began in 2000 when Rip Daniels, a Gulfport native, launched the American Blues Network (ABN) at this site. Using sat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J25_big-black-river-bridge_Edwards-MS.html
After the defeat at Champion Hill, Confederate forces retreated to the Big Black River on the night of May 16, 1863. Here, Generals John Bowen and John Vaughn defended the east bank of the river and the bridge. On May 17, Federal forces under Gen.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IXF_publius-rutilius-rufus-pray_Bay-Saint-Louis-MS.html
Born in Maine, 1793, Hancock Co. judge. Served in Miss. House of Representatives, 1827 - 29. Pres. of St. Const. Conven., 1832. Elected judge of High Court of Errors and Appeals, 1837. Died 1840.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IVA_wayne-county-civil-war-monument_Waynesboro-MS.html
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Wayne County's
loving tribute
to the
noble men
who marched
neath the flag
of the
Stars and Bars
Left Side
Furl that banner
true' tis gory,
yet' tis wreathed
around with glory,
and' twill live in
song and story,
though it…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IV8_wayne-county-war-memorial_Waynesboro-MS.html
Dedicated to the memory
of
all citizens
of
Wayne County Mississippi
who gave their lives
in the service
of our country
1917 — 1975
"If ye break faith we
shall have died in vain"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IV6_major-general-ira-platt-swift_Buckatunna-MS.html
Born at Chicora, Mississippi, in February 1898, Ira Platt Swift graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1919. Decorated many times for distinguished service, Swift commanded combat units in Europe in World War II and in the Korean War. His las…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IV4_winchester_Waynesboro-MS.html
About one mile to the west. Site of Patton's Fort, 1813. Chartered 1818. Near old road from Natchez to Ga. Became a thriving trade center, serving as county seat until 1867.