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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XU9_okolona-historical_Okolona-MS.html
Founded as Rose Hill 1845. Chartered as Okolona 1850. Named for Chickasaw Indian brave. Scene for three Civil War battles. First Mississippi Cavalry, C.S.A., was organized and equipped here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XU8_chickasaw-county-confederate-tribute-a-war-memorial_Okolona-MS.html
Chickasaw County's tribute
to the sons who wore the gray
and were faithful to the cause.
Erected under auspices of
Okolona Chapter U.D.C. No. 117.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U7E_natchez-trace-through-chickasaw-county-historical_Houston-MS.html
This monument marks the Natchez Trace through Chickasaw County. By the Treaty of Pontotoc in 1832, the Chickasaw Indians ceded to the United States their lands east of the Mississippi. In 1801-1802 the old Indian trail was converted into a wagon r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U7D_chickasaw-county-csa-monument-a-war-memorial_Houston-MS.html
(Front Side)
Dedicated to the men
of Chickasaw County
who served in the War for
Southern Independence
1861 - 1865
(Back Side)
Infantry
2nd Miss. Regiment, Co. G
6th Miss. Regiment, Co. F
9th Miss. Regiment, Co. F
11th Miss. Regiment, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U7C_chickasaw-county-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Houston-MS.html
Dedicated to the citizens
of Chickasaw County
who served our country
in peacetime and war
with honor
Dedicated to the memory of all boys of Chickasaw County who gave their lives in service to their country
World War I
John R. Brown &midd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U7B_pinson-square-historical_Houston-MS.html
Erected in 1982 in honor of Joel Pinson who donated 80 acres original survey for the town of Houston in 1836. He requested it be named for his friend, Sam Houston, previous governor of Tennessee and only president of Republic of Texas.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LEZ_bynum-mounds_Houston-MS.html
(Marker #1)
Prehistoric Trade
Raw materials and articles from distant areas reached the Indians of the Bynum site by trade along trails that were the forerunners of the Natchez Trace.
Spool-shaped objects made of copper filled with lead were …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LEY_old-trace_Woodland-MS.html
Preserved here is a portion of a nearly 200-year old road - the Old Natchez Trace. Maintaining this 500-mile long wilderness road in the early 1800's was a difficult if not hopeless task.
As you look down the sunken trench note the larg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LEM_monroe-mission-station_New-Houlka-MS.html
At Monroe Mission Station northwest of here, the Chickasaws first received Christianity and education in 1822. Five years later, 100 acres were under cultivation and 81 pupils were attending the school. Boys learned farming and carpentry, and girl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LEK_hernando-de-soto_New-Houlka-MS.html
Somewhere in this vicinity, the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto crossed the animal paths that later became the Natchez Trace. In 1539, he set out on a long arduous journey that took him across the Southeastern United States. He crossed the Tombi…