Picayune in Pearl River County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Southern Railroad Logo

May 6, 2017

1. Southern Railroad Logo Marker

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The Logo symbolizes the Southern Railroad which took over the rail system from New Orleans and Northeastern Railroads on or about 1915. The Logo was initially placed in Picayune in 1917 where it remained until it was damaged by construction in 2008. The salvaged pieces were reassembled in 2012 by an Eagle Scout project. The Logo was then placed at the Intermodal Tourism Center by the City of Picayune. The Logo now serves as a tribute to the citizens who built, maintained and operated the ribbons of steel known as the "Queen and Crescent Route" connecting Picayune and the world since 1883.

Erected by Picayune Main Street.

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

Location. 30° 31.457′ N, 89° 40.822′ W. Marker is in Picayune, Mississippi, in Pearl River County. Marker is on U.S. 11 near Tate Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Hwy 11 South, Picayune MS 39466, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

May 6, 2017

2. Southern Railroad Logo

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flies. Pearl River County - Area Confederate Companies (within shouting distance of this marker); Tank Car CROX 2027 (within shouting distance of this marker); Picayune (approx. ¼ mile away); Picayune Colored High School (approx. half a mile away); Pinecote Pavilion (approx. 1.7 miles away); The "Hancock Rebels" (approx. 4.2 miles away); Santa Rosa (approx. 8.3 miles away); John C. Stennis Space Center (approx. 13.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Picayune.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2017.

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