Blackland near Booneville in Prentiss County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Blackland Methodist Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 1, 2023

1. Blackland Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The Blackland Methodist Episcopal Church, South was founded in 1857 by Rev. Joseph M. Wells (1811-1896). Originally located 100 yards north, the Blackland Methodist Church was dismantled and rebuilt here in 1933. After the congregation was discontinued, the church building was owned by the R.C. "Ike" Cartwright family. In 2015, it was purchased by members of the Ralph Johnson family and restored as the "Little Blackland Church" to serve as an events venue and community center.

Erected 2020 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 34° 38.467′ N, 88° 39.993′ W. Marker is near Booneville, Mississippi, in Prentiss County. It is in Blackland. Marker is on Blackland Road (County Road 7301) north of County Road 7200, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 Co Rd 7301, Booneville MS 38829, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Blackland Church and Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Concord Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away);

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Battle of Booneville (approx. 4.8 miles away); Council of War (approx. 5.8 miles away); Booneville Armory (approx. 5.8 miles away); Capture Of Booneville (approx. 6 miles away); Booneville (approx. 6.2 miles away); Private John Allen (approx. 8.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Booneville.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 1, 2023

2. Blackland Methodist Church Marker

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 93 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.