Batesville in Panola County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Batesville
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 23, 2021
1. Batesville Marker
In September 1857 the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad arrived here, drawing businesses and residents from nearby Panola, also known as Panola Landing, a port on the south bank of the Tallahatchie River. The new railroad hub was named for James Wesley Bates, a Methodist minister and railroad conductor.
Erected 2013 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1857.
Location. 34° 19.033′ N, 89° 57.098′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Mississippi, in Panola County. Marker is at the intersection of College Street and Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east on College Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Batesville MS 38606, 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. St. Stephens Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. King Visits Batesville (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bates House (approx. ¾ mile away); Batesville Magnolia Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Batesville Mounds
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Also see . . . History of Batesville. City website entry (Submitted on May 25, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 23, 2021
2. Batesville Marker with view of city murals.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 23, 2021
3. Batesville Marker looking east towards Court St.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 23, 2021
4. View of nearby murals.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 23, 2021
5. View of nearby murals.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 25, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
