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
Established 1954Mr. Will Knox, President
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Antioch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Academy Baptist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Dr. Jessie Mauney (approx. 3˝ miles away); Blue Mountain College (approx. 3.6 miles away); Southern Literary Festival (approx. 3.6 miles away); Macedonia Baptist Church (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blue Mountain.
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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 114 times since then and 41 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.
