Magnolia in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2017

1. Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865 Marker

Inscription. During the Civil War, The Central House Hotel that was located near the railroad was converted to a hospital. When more than 200 soldiers died there from wounds or disease, they were buried here. Many of the men are unidentified. Civil War veterans buried in family plots include Brigadier General Evander McNair.

Erected 1996 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.

Location. 31° 8.486′ N, 90° 28.022′ W. Marker is in Magnolia, Mississippi, in Pike County. It can be reached from South Prewett Street south of Regan Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the Magnolia (City) Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Magnolia MS 39652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally,

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it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pike County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away); Magnolia Hall (approx. half a mile away); Andrews House (approx. half a mile away); U.S. Post Office – Magnolia (approx. half a mile away); Magnolia Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away); Owens House (approx. half a mile away); Frith House (approx. half a mile away); The Annex (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Magnolia.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 17, 2017

2. Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865 Marker

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 17, 2017

3. Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2017.