Near Fayette in Jefferson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Old Greenville
Erected 1959 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
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 1803.
Location. 31° 44.8′ N, 91° 8.413′ W. Marker is near Fayette, Mississippi, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of River Road (Mississippi Route 553) and Mable Aldridge Road, on the right when traveling west on River Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5607 River Rd, Fayette MS 39069, 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. Springfield (approx. 2.9 miles away); Mount Locust (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named Mount Locust (approx. 5 miles away); Adam Rum (approx. 5.2 miles away); Charles Evers & The Blues (approx. 5.2 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Monument (approx. 5.3 miles away); Thomas Hinds (approx. 5.3 miles away); Church Hill (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayette.
Also see . . . Old Greenville, Mississippi. It was once the largest town along the Natchez Trace. Nothing exists at the site today except the a cemetery. (Wikipedia) (Submitted on April 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Additional keywords. Ghost town
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.