Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Mississippi County Bank

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

1. Mississippi County Bank Marker

Inscription. In a spot once home to the Mercantile Opera House, this Classical Revival-style building was built in 1936 as Mississippi County Bank, showcasing Italian marble and rich wood throughout. Continuing to finance farming interests, First National Bank, then, Union Planters Bank operated here until 2006, when City Hall relocated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 35° 42.17′ N, 89° 58.215′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. It is at the intersection of West Hale Avenue and North Walnut Street (U.S. 61), on the right when traveling east on West Hale Avenue. Located in front of Osceola City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Arkansas Delta,

in Crowley’s Ridge,

and in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Confederate Veterans of Mississippi County (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); WPA Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); William J. Driver (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi County Court House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Coston Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag Poles Erected (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

2. Mississippi County Bank Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.