Sardis in Panola County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Sardis
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017
1. Sardis Marker
The home of John W. Kyle, state Supreme Court Justice, and Andrew Johnson, noted architect; Sardis began ca. 1844 as a tiny log school and preaching house. Incorp. in 1866, it became the seat of Panola County in 1871.Erected 1993 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 34° 26.226′ N, 89° 55.069′ W. Marker is in Sardis, Mississippi, in Panola County. Marker is at the intersection of West Lee Street (Mississippi Route 315) and Hightower Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 West Lee Street, Sardis MS 38666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Como (approx. 5.2 miles away); Napolian Strickland (approx. 5.4 miles away);
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Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Sardis. (Submitted on April 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017
2. Sardis Marker in front of City Hall.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2017
3. View east from marker towards downtown Sardis.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
