Blackland in Prentiss County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Blackland Church and Cemetery

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

1. Blackland Church and Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Blackland Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was established at this site in 1857 by Rev. Joseph M. Wells, a native of Tennessee. In 1861, Wells organized the "Blackland Gideonites", later designated Co. F. 23rd Miss. Infantry, and commanded the regiment as colonel. Wells died in 1896 and is buried here. The church was moved approximately 100 yards south in 1933. On June 4, 1862, a sharp skirmish, in which Union forces were driven back to Booneville, took place along nearby Wolf Cree,.

Erected 2006 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1862.

Location. 34° 38.572′ N, 88° 39.961′ W. Marker is in Blackland, Mississippi, in Prentiss County. Marker is on County Highway 7081, 0.1 miles east of Blackland Road (County Highway 7301), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Booneville MS 38829, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blackland Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Concord Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Battle of Booneville

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(approx. 4.8 miles away); Council of War (approx. 5.7 miles away); Booneville Armory (approx. 5.8 miles away); Capture Of Booneville (approx. 6 miles away); Booneville (approx. 6.1 miles away); Private John Allen (approx. 8½ miles away).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

2. Blackland Church and Cemetery Marker

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Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

3. Blackland Cemetery

Little Blackland Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

4. Little Blackland Church

Little Blackland Church and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

5. Little Blackland Church and Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 29, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.