Woodville in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Old Chisholm Boarding House
c. 1840
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 30, 2019
1. Old Chisholm Boarding House Marker
Greek Revival residence, believed built by Connell family. Purchased in 1926 by Mrs. Josephine Hayes Chisholm and run by her.
Private
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • Women.
Location. 31° 6.251′ N, 91° 18.112′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Natchez Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodville MS 39669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Great River Road Region. 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 New Spain, 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: Isaac Hart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montfort House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gorney House (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller-Townsend Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Martens House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sims-Gonsoulin House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan Cottage (about 300 feet away); Woodruff-Tucker House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodville.
this page online
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 30, 2019
2. Old Chisholm Boarding House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
