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Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
 

Mississippi

The Magnolia State

 
 
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May 26, 2017
1. Mississippi Marker
Inscription. Explored, 1540-1, by De Soto. Colonized first by French, 1699. Became a colony of British, 1763; Spanish, 1779. Territory organized by U.S., 1798. Became 20th. state, 1817.
 
Erected 1969 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.
 
Location. 31° 32.794′ N, 91° 24.405′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is on John R. Junkin Drive (U.S. 84) 0.6 miles east of South Canal Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dunleith (approx. half a mile away); William Ailes House (approx. half a mile away); Ravennaside (approx. half a mile away); White Cottage (approx. half a mile away); Natchez National Historical Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Natchez (approx. 0.6 miles away); F.J. Arrighi House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bridging the Mississippi (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.
 
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May 26, 2017
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