McComb in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

War of 1812, Pike County

Photographed By Rick Collins, September 29, 2016

1. War Of 1812, Pike County Marker

Inscription. During the War of 1812, General William Carroll, en route to New Orleans, marched his Tennessee Militia through Pike County, crossed the Bogue Chitto River north of Holmesville and camped along Love's Creek. While returning from New Orleans via this same route one of his men became ill, died and was buried near Love's Creek campsite. By order of the United States War Department, this soldier's remains were disinterred and reburied in the Chalmette National Cemetery in October 1908.

Erected 2013 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 31° 12.244′ N, 90° 18.547′ W. Marker is in McComb, Mississippi, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Street and Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on Tennessee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1016 Tennessee St, McComb MS 39648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Pike County Chancery Clerk's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Creation of Pike County (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Holmesville Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Holmesville (approx. 1.3 miles away); Col. Preston Brent (approx. 5.6 miles away); J.A. Jones Consolidated School (approx. 5.9 miles away); Bogue Chitto Church (approx. 6.2 miles away); Simmons House (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McComb.

Photographed By Rick Collins, September 29, 2016

2. War Of 1812, Pike County Marker

August 25, 2018

3. War of 1812, Pike County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2017, by Rick Collins of Grand Isle, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2017, by Rick Collins of Grand Isle, Louisiana. 3. submitted on March 31, 2019. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.