Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Historic McLemore Cemetery 1839
Photographed by Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017
1. Historic McLemore Cemetery 1839 Marker
Erected 1939 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Pushmataha Chapter 1939.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 32° 22.082′ N, 88° 41.676′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale County. It is on 6th Street west of 16th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6th Street, Meridian MS 39301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East 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. Historically, 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: McLemore Cemetery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named McLemore Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Jimmie Rodgers & The Blues (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sherman's "Bow Tie" (approx. Ό mile away); Depot Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); Meridian (approx. Ό mile away); Railroads and the War (approx. Ό mile away); Newell Chapel CME (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meridian.
Regarding Historic McLemore Cemetery 1839. The DAR plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of the cemetery.
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017
2. Historic McLemore Cemetery 1839 Marker at cemetery entrance stairs.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017
3. Plaque is just to right of cemetery staircase.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
