Gautier in Jackson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

McRae Family Cemetery

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 2, 2022

1. McRae Family Cemetery Marker

Inscription.
Arriving in 1827, the McRaes were among the earliest settlers of this area and owned extensive property along the Mississippi Sound. This cemetery is the burial place of family patriarch John McRae, who died in l835. His sons Colin, John J., and James all held important political offices. John J. McRae served as governor 1854-1857.

Erected 1996 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.

Location. 30° 22.425′ N, 88° 37.266′ W. Marker is in Gautier, Mississippi, in Jackson County. It is on Soundview Drive 0.1 miles south of Graveline Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gautier MS 39553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

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 walking distance of this marker: Twelve Oaks (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gautier Beachfront Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Jennie Orrell House (approx. ¼ mile away); Creosote Works (approx. half a mile away); Fernando Gautier and Sons Sawmill

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(approx. ¾ mile away); The Old Place (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gautier School (approx. 0.8 miles away); New Era Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gautier.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Labrot House (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, May 2, 2022

2. McRae Family Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 810 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.