Philadelphia in Neshoba County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Neshoba County Fairgrounds
Erected 1952 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Government & Politics • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 32° 45.319′ N, 89° 8.915′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Neshoba County. Marker is on Mississippi Route 21 west of Highway 15, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia MS 39350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Otis Rush (approx. 2.2 miles away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 2.4 miles away); Marty Stuart (approx. 2˝ miles away); Neshoba County Confederate Monument (approx. 2˝ miles away); Marty Gamblin (approx. 2˝ miles away); Old Neshoba County Jail (approx. 2˝ miles away); Philadelphia Historic District (approx. 2˝ miles away); Adam Monroe Byrd (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Also see . . . History of the Neshoba County Fair. (Submitted on October 11, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.