Washington in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. John W. Monette
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2017
1. Dr. John W. Monette Marker
Scientist-historian (1803-51). Lived Ό mi. S.E. Research on yellow fever brought first quarantine in Old S.W. at Natchez, 1844. Author of scholarly book on the discovery and settlement of Mississippi Valley.
Erected 1951 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.
Location. 31° 34.753′ N, 91° 18.03′ 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, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Washington (a few steps from this marker); Prince Ibrahima (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Jackson at Washington (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
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2017
2. Dr. John W. Monette Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2017.
