McComb in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
McComb
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 9, 2017
1. McComb Marker
Chartered 1872. Named for Col. H.S. McComb, I.C. Ry. president who established shops here. J.J.White Lumber Co. set-up 1893. McComb Female Inst., est. 1894, now Belhaven College.
Erected 1952 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.
Location. 31° 14.574′ N, 90° 27.213′ W. Marker is in McComb, Mississippi, in Pike County. It is on South Broadway Street (U.S. 51) south of Main Street/Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located in front of McComb City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McComb MS 39648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi. 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Castro "Mr. Sipp" Coleman (about 600 feet away); Caboose #9384 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railway Post Office Car (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1883 "Club Car Dixie" Office Car (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aluminum Refrigerator Car #51000 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Steam Locomotive #2542 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bo Diddley (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McComb.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 9, 2017
2. McComb Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2017.
