Ripley in Tippah County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Maple Hill
Erected 2022 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 1907.
Location. 34° 43.928′ N, 88° 56.944′ W. Marker is in Ripley, Mississippi, in Tippah County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Cooper Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 N Main St, Ripley MS 38663, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Clark Falkner (within shouting distance of this marker); Tippah County Confederate Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tippah County (about 600 feet away); Macedonia Baptist Church (approx. 6 miles away); Blue Mountain College (approx. 6 miles away); Dr. Jessie Mauney (approx. 6.1 miles away); Southern Literary Festival (approx. 6.2 miles away); Antioch (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ripley.
Also see . . . Maple Hill now a historic staple in Ripley. Tommy Covington bought and named the house Maple Hill because of the sugar maple trees in the yard. But he soon learned the lot has a much deeper history. (Justin Dial, Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal via Yahoo!, posted Feb. 8, 2023) (Submitted on April 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.