Columbus in Lowndes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Plymouth
(supplement)
This sign was originally posted (1952) on old U.S. Hwy 82 (now Ms 182) at the beginning of Old West Point Road. The little town of Plymouth was located on the west bank of the river about 1mile upstream from where you are now standing. It was incorporated in 1836 and reached a population of about 200, but declined rapidly after a covered bridge was built across the river at Columbus in 1842.
Erected 1952 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 33° 30.918′ N, 88° 29.824′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Mississippi, in Lowndes County. Marker can be reached from Old West Point Road, 0.7 miles north of Plymouth Bluff Access Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the property of the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 Old West Point Road, Columbus MS 39701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wood of the Bow (a few steps from this marker); Henry Armstrong (approx. 2˝ miles away); Robinson Road (approx. 4 miles away); Columbus (approx. 4 miles away); The Tennessee Williams Visitors Center (approx. 4.1 miles away); First Home of Tennessee Williams (approx. 4.1 miles away); Errolton (approx. 4.1 miles away); Franklin Academy (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Also see . . . Plymouth. (Submitted on August 6, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.