Grand Gulf in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Water Wheel

— Port Gibson Historic Tour —

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

1. Water Wheel Marker

Inscription.
This water wheel was originally built for Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Peacock of Mendenhall Ms., in 1948 and was donated by them to this park in 1971.

The wheel was built for the purpose of generating electricity by water power that operated a Delco generator. This electricity was utilized to light nine 50-watt bulbs over five small minnow ponds located below a large lake that furnished water to turn the wheel. The energy produced here is intended to be used to operate the grist-mill.

Erected by the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 32° 1.845′ N, 91° 3.161′ W. Marker is in Grand Gulf, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. It can be reached from the intersection of Grand Gulf Road and River Road. Located at the Grand Gulf Military Park (Fee charged). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12006 Grand Gulf Road, Port Gibson MS 39150, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi, in Natchez Trace Corridor,

and in Greater Jackson.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, 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: Scotia (a few steps from this marker); Rodney Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Rodney Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Memorial Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Supporting Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Gulf Military Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Grand Gulf Naval Battle (about 300 feet away); The Buildup for War (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Gulf.

Water Wheel near pond. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

2. Water Wheel near pond.

Nearby grist-mill. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

3. Nearby grist-mill.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

4. Water Wheel & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.