Washington in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Washington
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2017
1. Washington Marker
Territorial capital 1802-17. Statehood constitutional convention held here in 1817. Legislature met here until 1820. During its great days, it was known as the "Versailles" of the territory.
Erected 1969 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 31° 34.765′ N, 91° 18.032′ W. Marker is in Washington, Mississippi, in Adams County. It is on Jefferson College Street north of U.S. 61, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington MS 39190, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. John W. Monette (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Jackson at Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Ibrahima (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson Military College (within shouting distance of this marker); The President's House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Campground (about 700 feet away); Site of Assembly Hall (about 700 feet away); Clear Creek Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.
July 7, 2017
2. Washington Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2017.
