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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQO_the-gowdy-community_Jackson-MS.html
The Gowdy community was first settled prior to 1903. Named for Mr. W.B. Gowdy, former president of the Delta Cotton Oil and Fertilizer Plant. This African American community was awarded its own U.S. postal stop in 1915. The Gowdy community is loca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CJO_union-battery-position_Jackson-MS.html
Following the surrender of Vicksburg on July 4, 1863, Union forces under William T. Sherman pursued Joseph E. Johnston's Confederate army to Jackson and laid siege to the city. North of Jackson, Parke's IX Corps moved astride the Canton Road and p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CIT_mississippis-old-capitol_Jackson-MS.html
As the state capitol (1839-1903), this building was the site of the 1861 Secession Convention and 1868 and 1890 Constitutional Conventions. Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and Jefferson Davis spoke here. After housing state offices 1917-1959, the Old …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BQG_fortenberry-parkman-farm_Jackson-MS.html
This typical family farmstead was in operation from 1860 to 1960. The buildings were moved from Jefferson Davis Co. in 1981 and restored through the generosity of the family, friends and county supervisors.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJW_millsaps-college_Jackson-MS.html
Chartered Feb. 21, 1890 by Miss. Methodists. Named for & largely endowed by Maj. R.W. Millsaps. Bishop C.B. Galloway first president of board; Bishop W.B. Murrah first president of college.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJO_the-alamo-theatre_Jackson-MS.html
The Alamo Theatre opened at this location in 1949. Prior to that the Alamo occupied two other spots in the area. The theatre showed movies, hosted music competitions, and presented blues and jazz concerts by artists such as Nat "King" Cole, Elmore…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJN_trumpet-records_Jackson-MS.html
Trumpet Records was the first record company in Mississippi to achieve national stature through its distribution, sales, radio airplay and promotion. Willard and Lillian McMurry launched the label from their retail store, the Record Mart, here at …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJA_carter-jewelers_Jackson-MS.html
Established in 1849 by Carl J. Von Seutter as the Carl J. Von Seutter Jewelry and Art Emporium, this business was once located in the Majestic Arcade Building on Capitol Street. In 1918, one of Von Seutter's employees, John C. Carter, purchased th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJ8_greenwood-cemetery_Jackson-MS.html
Established by federal grant of 1821. Originally "The Graveyard"; later "City Cemetery"; & in 1899 received present name. here lie 7 state governors, many other city and state leaders, and in unmarked graves over 100 Confederate soldiers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYJ7_the-eagle-and-bowman-hotels_Jackson-MS.html
Two of Jackson's historic hotels once stood at this site. The Eagle Hotel, originally a tavern, was built in 1823. Andrew Jackson was a guest here in 1840.Alexander McClung, editor and Mexican War hero, committed suicide at the hotel in 1855. The …