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. 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: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

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: Mississippi College (within shouting distance of this marker); “Love is Immortal” (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Whitfield

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Provine Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jennings Hall (about 400 feet away); Natchez Trace Crossing (about 500 feet away); Tanglewood (about 800 feet away); Lewis Livery Stable (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

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 213 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.