Clinton in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Covenant of Cooperation
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023
1. Covenant of Cooperation Marker
Inscription.
Covenant of Cooperation. . On November 30, 1850, Mississippi College established a lasting partnership with the Mississippi Baptists, who had resolved since 1817 to prepare congregants for gospel ministry. Founded in 1826, MC had first sought alliances with the legislature in 1837, Methodists in 1840 and Presbyterians in 1842. MC and the Baptists forged a covenant of cooperation that melded the Baptist's commitment to the cause of Christ and MC's dedication to academic excellence. Their union advanced the university across two centuries and set a course for MC's future.
On November 30, 1850, Mississippi College established a lasting
partnership with the Mississippi Baptists, who had resolved since
1817 to prepare congregants for gospel ministry. Founded in 1826,
MC had first sought alliances with the legislature in 1837, Methodists
in 1840 and Presbyterians in 1842. MC and the Baptists forged a
covenant of cooperation that melded the Baptist's commitment to the
cause of Christ and MC's dedication to academic excellence. Their
union advanced the university across two centuries and set a course
for MC's future.
Erected by Mississippi College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1850.
Location. 32° 20.235′ N, 90° 19.799′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker is on West College Street west of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of Leland Speed Library on the Mississippi College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 W College St, Clinton MS 39056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mississippi College (within shouting distance of this marker); “Love is Immortal” (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Whitfield
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023
2. Covenant of Cooperation Marker
Marker is in front of Mississippi College's Leland Speed Library.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
