Hattiesburg in Forrest County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
William Harris Hardy
Photographed by Brian Scott, January 23, 2011
1. William Harris Hardy Marker
In 1880 near the banks of Gordon Creek, this lawyer, railroad builder and Confederate veteran selected the site for Hattiesburg. Incorporated in 1884, the town was named for Hardy's wife, Hattie Lott.
Erected 1974 by Hattiesburg Area Historical Society.
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 1880.
Location. 31° 19.567′ N, 89° 17.467′ W. Marker is in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Forrest County. It is at the intersection of West Pine Street (U.S. 11) and Forrest Street on West Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 West Pine Street, Hattiesburg MS 39401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Mississippi’s Pine Belt. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Federal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Saenger Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Forrest County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named William Harris Hardy (about 400 feet away); Vernon Ferdinand Dahmer, Sr. (about 500 feet away); Hattiesburg
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Also see . . .
1. William H. Hardy. William H. Hardy (1837–1917) was the founder of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Laurel, Mississippi; and co-founder of Gulfport. (Submitted on February 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Hattiesburg is a city in Forrest County, Mississippi, United States. (Submitted on February 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. City of Hattiesburg. Official website of the city of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, (Submitted on February 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Brian Scott, January 23, 2011
2. William Harris Hardy Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, January 23, 2011
3. William Harris Hardy Marker -
Southwest Corner of the
Old Federal Courthouse Building
Southwest Corner of the
Old Federal Courthouse Building
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,638 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
