Near Pontotoc in Pontotoc County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Toxish Baptist Church
Erected by Mississippi Historical Commission.
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 1837.
Location. 34° 7.451′ N, 89° 0.074′ W. Marker is near Pontotoc, Mississippi, in Pontotoc County. Marker is at the intersection of Mississippi Route 15 and Toxish Road (County Road 873), on the right when traveling north on State Route 15. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pontotoc MS 38863, 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. Pierre D'Artaguiette (approx. 4.7 miles away); Old Campground Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Archaeology Determines the Age of Owl Creek Mounds (approx. 6.4 miles away); Archaeology at Owl Creek Mounds (approx. 6.4 miles away); De Soto's Expedition (approx. 6.4 miles away); a different marker also named Archaeology at Owl Creek Mounds (approx. 6.4 miles away); Owl Creek Mounds (approx. 6˝ miles away); William Colbert's Last Homesite (approx. 6˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontotoc.
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 77 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.