Near Fulton in Itawamba County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Van Buren
Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 26, 2022
1. Van Buren Marker
Non-extant town est. on the Tombigbee River in 1838 by Winfield Walker. Named for President Martin Van Buren. Flourished briefly in the 1840's. Declined between 1850-60 when the railroad was built W. of the town.Erected 1985 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 34° 11.346′ N, 88° 24.48′ W. Marker is near Fulton, Mississippi, in Itawamba County. Marker is on Van Buren Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3460 Van Buren Rd, Fulton MS 38843, 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. Fulton Grammar School (approx. 5.4 miles away); Aeolian Grove (approx. 5.7 miles away); Jimmie Lunceford (approx. 5.8 miles away); Vision - Perserverence - Success (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Cedars
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 26, 2022
2. Van Buren Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
