Clinton in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Provine Chapel

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

1. Provine Chapel Marker

Inscription. Mississippi College's oldest building, Provine Chapel, opened in 1860 and early during the Civil War was transformed into a hospital for the wounded troops of Union General Ulysses S. Grant. Originally known as the Chapel, the building's ground floor was believed to have served as a stable for his horses. For decades, the chapel was utilized for college classrooms and worship services, and was the site of Clinton Baptist Church services until 1923. The chapel's name was changed in 1968 to honor one of Mississippi College's early leaders, President John William Provine, a natural science professor who served as president from 1897-98 and 1911-32. The venerable building marked its 150th anniversary with a series of concerts in 2009.

This memorial plaque was made possible by the generous gift of Mr. L.D. Jordan, Class of 1951.

Erected by Mississippi College.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 32° 20.192′ N, 90° 19.775′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds County. It is on McLemore Drive south of West College Street

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, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 W College St, Clinton MS 39058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Natchez Trace Corridor

and in Greater Jackson.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 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: Jennings Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Covenant of Cooperation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin Whitfield (about 300 feet away); “Love is Immortal” (about 300 feet away); Mississippi College (about 300 feet away); Natchez Trace Crossing (about 400 feet away); East Clinton Historic District (about 800 feet away); Tanglewood (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Also see . . . Mississippi College Celebrates Provine Chapel's 150th Birthday. Mississippi College University News website entry (Submitted on November 17, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

2. Provine Chapel Marker

Marker is on the left, in the landscaping next to the chapel.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 169 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.