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Woodville in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
 

Bachelor Quarters

1840's

 
 
Bachelor Quarters Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
1. Bachelor Quarters Marker
Inscription. Once a four-room cottage built by Col. John South Lewis for his sons after Lewis purchased two-story brick home next door in 1836.
Private
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
 
Location. 31° 6.05′ N, 91° 17.829′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson County. Marker is on Church Street south of 2nd Street South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodville MS 39669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnot Posey Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Oaklawn (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillside (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Eaton House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Star of David House (about 300 feet away); Holly Hill (about 400 feet away); St. Joseph's Church (about 400 feet away); The Woodville Republican (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodville.
 
Also see . . .  Woodville Historic District (PDF). Original National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes the Bachelor
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Quarters (identified as #16) and was listed in 1982. (Prepared by William C. Allen; via Mississippi Department of Archives and History) (Submitted on March 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.) 
 
Bachelor Quarters Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 10, 2024
2. Bachelor Quarters Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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