Hazelhurst in Copiah County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Hazelhurst

Photographed By Jeff Lovorn, September 18, 2011

1. Hazelhurst Marker

Inscription. Named for chief engineer of first Jackson - New Orleans railway. Last spike driven here on March 31, 1858. Town was raided by Grierson in 1863. Shipping point for cattle, truck crops, and lumber.

Erected 1951 by Mississippi Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • 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 1884.

Location. 31° 51.619′ N, 90° 23.78′ W. Marker is in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, in Copiah County. Marker is at the intersection of Caldwell Drive (U.S. 51) and West Gallatin Street, in the median on Caldwell Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Caldwell Drive, Hazlehurst MS 39083, 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. Robert Johnson Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); Mrs. Annie Coleman Peyton (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Johnson (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bus-Train Collision of 1942 (approx. 9 miles away); Tommy Johnson (approx. 9.1 miles away); Crystal Springs

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(approx. 9.1 miles away); P.T.A. Birthplace (approx. 9.8 miles away); Chautauqua Buildings (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hazelhurst.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 25, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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