Near Blue Mountain in Tippah County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
First in Tippah County
Antioch T.C.D.C.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, April 16, 2021
1. First in Tippah County Marker
Mr. Will Knox, President
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 34° 38.67′ N, 88° 58.435′ W. Marker is near Blue Mountain, Mississippi, in Tippah County. It is on County Highway 700 0.4 miles north of County Highway 725, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blue Mountain MS 38610, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the North Mississippi Hills. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Antioch Colored School (here, next to this marker); Carpenters for Christmas
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Ebenezer Church (was approx. 2.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Tom Bosse, April 16, 2021
2. First in Tippah County Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, April 16, 2021
3. First in Tippah County Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, April 16, 2021
4. First in Tippah County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 24, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
