Greenville in Washington County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Courthouse Arboretum
Erected 2003 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 33° 24.42′ N, 91° 3.158′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Mississippi, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and North Edison Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Avenue. Located on the grounds of the Washington County Chancery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 923 Washington Avenue, Greenville MS 38701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walker Percy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shelby Foote (approx. 0.2 miles away); The King's Daughters Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nelson Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hebrew Union Congregation (approx. half a mile away); Greenville (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Regarding The Courthouse Arboretum. The original courthouse was burned by Union troops during the Civil War and replaced in 1890 with a structure comprised primarily of Illinois brownstone. Its original planners were avid conservationists and landscaped the grounds with a variety of trees indigenous to the area, creating the Courthouse Arboretum.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.