Picayune in Pearl River County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The "Hancock Rebels"
Erected 2007 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 month for this entry is March 1862.
Location. 30° 27.858′ N, 89° 41.588′ W. Marker is in Picayune, Mississippi, in Pearl River County. This marker is actually located at the Interstate 59 Mississippi Welcome Center coming in from Louisiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Picayune MS 39466, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pinecote Pavilion (approx. 3.2 miles away); Southern Railroad Logo (approx. 4.2 miles away); Pearl River County - Area Confederate Companies (approx. 4.2 miles away); Tank Car CROX 2027 (approx. 4.3 miles away); Picayune (approx. 4.4 miles away); Picayune Colored High School (approx. 4.4 miles away); Santa Rosa (approx. 5 miles away); John C. Stennis Space Center (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Picayune.
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