Athens in Monroe County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Howell Cemetery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

1. Howell Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1826 by Abraham Howell (1792-1867) & Sarah Andrews Howell (1794-1879)
Married in South Carolina October 6, 1811
Settled in Monroe County, Mississippi in 1817

Their children: (*buried here) Andrew* • John • Gilbert • Elisha* • Elijah* • Elizabeth* • Rebecca • Mansel* • Frances Caroline* • Zillie Bryant • Charlotte Ann* • Sarah McCloud* • George Whiteman* • Jane Hillard* • Elias* • Polly* • Charity* • An infant son*

In memory of Horace G. Howell, Sr. 1894-1952
Family Historian. Veteran World War I. Educator. Religious Leader. Sheriff of Monroe County 1940-1944. Mayor of Aberdeen 1948-1962

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 33° 52.654′ N, 88° 25.843′ W. Marker is in Athens, Mississippi, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Athens Quincy Road and Chism Road, on the right when traveling east on Athens Quincy Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50211 Athens Quincy Rd, Aberdeen MS 39730, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Athens (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wise's Gap 1816 (approx. 5.8 miles away); New Hope Church

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(approx. 6.9 miles away); DeSoto Expedition (approx. 7.3 miles away); Aberdeen Mississippi Blues (approx. 7.4 miles away); Becker Post Office (approx. 7½ miles away); Gilmore Sanitarium (approx. 7.6 miles away); St. John's Episcopal Church (approx. 7.6 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. The Howells, Monroe County, Mississippi, 1812-1949. Horace G. Howell chronicles the history of his family in Mississippi. (Submitted on April 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Howell Cemetery. Find a Grave entry on the cemetery, which has more than 275 graves. (Submitted on April 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

2. Howell Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.