Port Gibson in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Port Gibson
Erected 2004 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 31° 57.586′ N, 90° 58.941′ W. Marker is in Port Gibson, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street (U.S. 61) and Walnut Street on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 Church Street, Port Gibson MS 39150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Englesing Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Shreve House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Guthrie Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Gemiluth Chassed (within shouting distance of this marker); Brashear Academy (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gibson.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the history of Port Gibson. (Submitted on May 28, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.