Maxie in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Old West Florida
Photographed By Stephen Bell, April 15, 2010
1. Old West Florida Marker
Area to south, originally part of French Louisiana, became West Florida under England and Spain. After West Florida Revolution annexed by U. S. and in 1812 was added to the Mississippi Territory.Erected 2005 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 31° 0.02′ N, 89° 12.071′ W. Marker is in Maxie, Mississippi, in Forrest County. Marker is on U.S. 49, ¾ mile north of Newton Field Road, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn MS 39425, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forrest County Agricultural High School (approx. 4.9 miles away); John Wesley Fairley (approx. 8.9 miles away); Stone County (approx. 9½ miles away); Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean (approx. 9½ miles away); Flint Creek Post Office
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Photographed By Stephen Bell, April 15, 2010
2. Old West Florida Marker
Marker visible looking North along US Highway 49.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2010, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2010, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
