Greenville in Washington County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

To John A. Fox

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 6, 2020

1. To John A. Fox Marker

Inscription.
Whose persistent vision made possible this bridge. Whose faith helped revive river traffic as a vital factor in our economy.
Erected by his fellow citizens
October 29, 1954.

Erected 1954.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 29, 1954.

Location. 33° 23.035′ N, 91° 4.02′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Mississippi, in Washington County. It is on U.S. 82 south of West Reed Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1512 US-82, Greenville MS 38701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

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.

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least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Remnant of Original Greenville - Lake Village Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Chinese Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Greenville Cypress Preserve (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Little Italy" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Holt Collier (approx. ¾ mile away); Gamwyn Park (approx. one mile away); Pvt. Robert T. (Bobby) Henry (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

More about this marker. Located at the River Road Queen Welcome Center.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, October 6, 2020

2. To John A. Fox Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.