Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
In Gratitude
To the men and women of Adams County
Who served in World War I
And to those who died in the line of duty
Erected 2011 by U.S. General Services Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 31° 33.582′ N, 91° 24.216′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is on Pearl Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 South Pearl Street, Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Intersection of Main and North Pearl streets (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Bank of Mississippi (within shouting distance of this marker); Bud Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Intersection of State and South Pearl streets (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Intersection of Main and South Commerce streets (about 400 feet away); Adams County Confederate Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.
More about this marker. Located on Old U.S. Courthouse Building
Regarding In Gratitude. "The unveiling of a new (inclusive) memorial to the World War I service men and women of Adams County, Mississippi (the county seat being in Natchez) is now set for November 10th at 10:00am, 2011."
This site details the work of Shane Peterson to replace the original 1924 memorial with a new memorial to the World War I veterans of Adams Country which includes all veterans' names, regardless of race or gender.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 27, 2017.