Port Gibson in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
First Baptist M.B. Church
Erected 1999 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 31° 57.697′ N, 90° 58.958′ W. Marker is in Port Gibson, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. Marker is at the intersection of Farmer Street and Orange Street, on the right when traveling north on Farmer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Farmer 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. Lightfoot Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Port Gibson Boycott (about 400 feet away); St. Peter A.M.E. Church (about 400 feet away); Claiborne County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Claiborne County (about 400 feet away); Planter's Hotel (about 400 feet away); McDougall House (about 400 feet away); Lil Green (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gibson.
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 322 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.