Starkville in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Oktibbeha Gardens

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2023

1. Oktibbeha Gardens Marker

Inscription. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2017, Oktibbeha Gardens was platted in 1937 as Starkville's first large, planned subdivision. Most of its houses were in place by the 1960s and were built predominantly in the Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Minimal Traditional, and Ranch styles. Noted historian, author, teacher, and Mississippi State University administrator Dr. John K. Bettersworth was among the neighborhood's early residents.

Erected 2019 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.

Location. 33° 28.1′ N, 88° 48.527′ W. Marker is in Starkville, Mississippi, in Oktibbeha County. Marker is at the intersection of Oktibbeha Drive and Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Oktibbeha Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Starkville MS 39759, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Johnny Cash and “Starkville City Jail” (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Borden Milk Plant (approx. 0.4 miles away); Starkville (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nash Street Historic District (approx. half a

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mile away); Significant Events in African-American History in Oktibbeha County (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oktibbeha County Blues (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Starkville.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 25, 2023

2. Oktibbeha Gardens Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.