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

Andrew Jackson at Washington

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2017

1. Andrew Jackson at Washington Marker

Inscription.
Here, on April 22, 1815, over 200 citizens of the Old Natchez District entertained General Andrew Jackson on his return from the victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815.

Erected 1978 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1815.

Location. 31° 34.784′ N, 91° 18.035′ W. Marker is in Washington, Mississippi, in Adams County. It is on Jefferson College Street near 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

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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: Jefferson Military College (a few steps from this marker); Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. John W. Monette (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Ibrahima (within shouting distance of this marker); The President's House (about 300 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.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2017

2. Andrew Jackson at Washington Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2017.