Port Gibson in Claiborne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Methodist Church

— Port Gibson Historic Tour —

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

1. Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. 901 Church. 1858-60 Romanesque Revival. The original building was constructed in 1826, but was destroyed by fire in 1858. The new church built on the same site, was dedicated July 8, 1860.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1860.

Location. 31° 57.449′ N, 90° 58.982′ W. Marker is in Port Gibson, Mississippi, in Claiborne County. It is at the intersection of Church Street (U.S. 61) and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Church Street, 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

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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: Hughes Home (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruinsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Hopkins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Maury House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); O'Hara Cottage (about 400 feet away); Drake Home (about 500 feet away); Person Home (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Gibson.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Irwin Russell (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

The Port Gibson United Methodist Church. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 26, 2017

2. The Port Gibson United Methodist Church.

Marker is just to right of large tree on far left.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.