Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 28, 2017

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Organized by five Jacksonians in 1837. Under the leadership of Rev. L.D. Halsey, a church building was constructed herein 1845-46 on land purchased from the state. Utilized for Christian worship until 1951.

Erected 1973 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 32° 18.1′ N, 90° 10.802′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds County. It is on North State Street (U.S. 51) north of Yazzo Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 N State St, Jackson MS 39201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mississippi’s Natchez Trace Corridor.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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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it finds itself in what was once 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: Jackson Municipal Library Sit-In (a few steps from this marker); The Eagle and Bowman Hotels (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mt. Vernon Black Walnut Tree (about 700 feet away); Honoring Brother George Washington (about 700 feet away); Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church (about 800 feet away); Galloway Memorial (about 800 feet away); Smith Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 28, 2017

2. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.