Wiggins in Stone County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
John Wesley Fairley
(1840-1918)
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 22, 2022
1. John Wesley Fairley Marker
Born a slave, John Wesley "Wes” Fairley served with the 74th U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War. While guarding Confederate prisoners on Ship Island, Fairley recognized Lorenzo N. Dantzler, a white acquaintance from home, and protected Dantzler. After the war, Dantzler built a large sawmill at Moss Point and hired Fairley as a log drive foreman at Black Creek. As a result, Fairley became wealthy and was a leader in the local African American community. He is buried in the Fairley Cemetery.
Erected 2018 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.
Location. 30° 52.265′ N, 89° 12.157′ W. Marker is in Wiggins, Mississippi, in Stone County. Marker is on New Hope Road, 0.6 miles south of Shadeville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 23, 2022
2. John Wesley Fairley Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "The Harvey Battle" (approx. 1˝ miles away); Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean (approx. 2.2 miles away); Stone County (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gulf and Ship Island Railroad Depot (approx. 3.9 miles away); Gulf & Ship Island Railroad (approx. 3.9 miles away); City of Wiggins (approx. 3.9 miles away); Stone County War Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Stone County Courthouse (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wiggins.
More about this marker. Located at the Jerry J. Fairley Recreation and Sport Complex
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
