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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29UO_howcutt-monument-a-war-memorial_Canton-MS.html
A tribute to my faithful servant and friend, Willis Howcott, a colored boy of rare loyalty and faithfulness, whose memory I cherish with deep gratitude. W.H. Howcutt Loyal, faithful, true, were each and all of them. Erected by W.H. Howcutt …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29UN_harveys-scouts-monument-a-war-memorial_Canton-MS.html
Capt. Addison Harvey Born June 1837, Killed April 9, 1865. Just as the country's flag was furled forever, death saved him the pain of defeat. Long since has beat the last tattoo Disbanded are the 'Gray' and 'Blue' And peace reigns now wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29UM_confederate-monument-a-war-memorial_Canton-MS.html
In Memoriam The Confederate Dead The cause may perish, but the memory of noble deeds survives. Erected by the Ladies Memorial Association of Canton, Miss, April 26, 1881. Mrs. Charles Handy, President
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29U8_old-madison-county-jail_Canton-MS.html
Architecturally distinctive 19th century penal facility. Jailers quarters in front; cell black in rear. Built 1870 by Valentine Warner and architect C.W. Oates. Jail closed in 1969.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29U7_priestley-house_Canton-MS.html
Built as the home of Dr. James Priestley, one of Canton's early physicians and first postmaster, the Priestley House is a 19th-century Greek Revival-style home constructed ca. 1852. The house remained in the Priestley family until the early 1990s.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26G8_tougaloo-college_Jackson-MS.html
Front The courage of Tougaloo College students, faculty, and staff fueled the Jackson Civil Rights Movement. Inspired by the bravery and resolve of Medgar Evers, students and faculty attempted to integrate Jackson's main public library, restaur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2686_ridgeland_Ridgeland-MS.html
What is now the City of Ridgeland was first settled in 1832 when William Austin purchased land in this area near the Natchez Trace. James Yellowley bought the property in 1853. He sold it in 1896 to Gorton Nichols and Edward Treakle, who…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM267H_old-agency-road_Ridgeland-MS.html
Named for the Choctaw Indian Agency once located in this area, Old Agency Road is a portion of the original road system that formed the old Natchez Trace. Its sunken roadbed and high earthen banks are evocative of the narrow road that …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM267G_old-agency-road_Ridgeland-MS.html
Named for the Choctaw Indian Agency once located in this area, Old Agency Road is a portion of the original road system that formed the old Natchez Trace. Its sunken roadbed and high earthen banks are evocative of the narrow road that linked Natch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZTA_madison-county-movement_Canton-MS.html
(front) CORE Activists David Dennis, Matheo Suarez, and George Raymond opened a Madison County office in 1963 to register black voters, the majority in white~controlled Canton. Co~directors Raymond and Suarez were joined by Annie Devine and C.O. …
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