Philadelphia in Neshoba County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Grierson's Raid 1863
Erected 2010 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1863.
Location. 32° 46.512′ N, 89° 6.507′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Neshoba County. Marker is at the intersection of Pecan Avenue (Mississippi Route 19) and Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Pecan Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pecan Avenue, Philadelphia MS 39350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adam Monroe Byrd (within shouting distance of this marker); Marty Gamblin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Neshoba County Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Neshoba County Confederate Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Marty Stuart (approx. 0.3 miles away); Otis Rush (approx. 0.6 miles away); Philadelphia Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.