Kosciusko in Attala County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Kosciusko
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 5, 2019
1. Kosciusko Marker
"Redbud Springs" in Indian days. Later named for Polish-American patriot. Chartered, 1836. On Natchez Trace near geographical center of state. Trade activity gave it title, "Beehive of the Hills."
Erected 1950 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 33° 3.522′ N, 89° 35.269′ W. Marker is in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in Attala County. It is at the intersection of East Washington Street and North Huntington Street, on the right when traveling west on East Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 East Washington Street, Kosciusko MS 39090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Attala County Confederate Monument (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); MFWC Birthplace (about 800 feet away); Charlie Musselwhite (approx. 0.2 miles away); Attala County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Attala County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Attala County Training School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hurricane Creek (approx. 4 miles away); Conner Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kosciusko.
Also see . . . History of Kosciusko. Adams Realty website entry (Submitted on October 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 5, 2019
2. Kosciusko Marker (on right) at the City Hall.
Public domain, March 4, 2018
3. Schweikart Tadeusz Kościuszko
A Polish-Lithuanian military engineer, statesman, and military leader Kościuszko came to America in 1776 where he took part in the American Revolutionary War as a colonel in the Continental Army. An accomplished military architect, he designed and oversaw the construction of fortifications, including those at West Point, New York. In 1783, in recognition of his services, the Continental Congress promoted him to brigadier general.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 815 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
