Pascagoula in Jackson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Jackson County WWII Memorial
December 8, 1941 – August 14, 1945
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 22, 2017
1. Jackson County WWII Memorial Marker
the courageous men and women
of Jackson County, Mississippi,
who fought in World War II
for the democratic ideals
which we hold so dear.
Erected by Business Girl's Club, Inc. Jackson County, Mississippi.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 30° 22.805′ N, 88° 33.478′ W. Marker is in Pascagoula, Mississippi, in Jackson County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Fort Street and Hickory Street. Located with the Old Spanish Fort, also known as the LaPointe-Krebs House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4602 Fort Street, Pascagoula MS 39567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Krebs Cotton Gin (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi (within shouting distance of this marker); Pascagoula River Basin Ecosystem (approx. 0.6 miles away); Round Island Lighthouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Round Island Lighthouse
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 22, 2017
2. Jackson County WWII Memorial (just to right of the flag pole).
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 22, 2017
3. The LaPointe-Krebs House next to WWII marker.
Built in 1757, it is the oldest structure in Mississippi and is the oldest confirmed building in the entire Mississippi Valley. It dates from the French Colonial period.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
