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Brookhaven in Lincoln County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
 

Horse & Mule Watering Trough

 
 
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May 12, 2018
1. Horse & Mule Watering Trough Marker
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Built in the early 1920's, this trough sits in its original location, a relic of a period long passed. Travel from town to town was primarily done by mule pulled wagons. The area was plentiful with corn and cotton making such trade activity among residents popular. The water pouring into the trough by spigot was provided by the city to encourage trading. By World War II, most of the trading rural population had begun using the automobile for travel between towns thereby eliminating the trough's purpose. The trough now remains as a reminder of a period in the business, cultural and social history of the Lincoln County area.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureAnimalsIndustry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers.
 
Location. 31° 34.807′ N, 90° 26.677′ W. Marker is in Brookhaven, Mississippi, in Lincoln County. Marker is at the intersection of West Monticello Street and South Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on West Monticello Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Jackson Street, Brookhaven MS 39601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Whitworth College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lampton Auditorium (about 400 feet away); Brookhaven
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(about 700 feet away); Brookhaven Blues: A Tribute (approx. 0.2 miles away); Temple B'nai Sholom (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original King's Daughters Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brookhaven Light Artillery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Little Brother Montgomery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookhaven.
 
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May 13, 2018
2. Horse & Mule Watering Trough Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2018.

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