Water Valley in Yalobusha County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Cradle of North Mississippi Methodism
1879 - Minister's Relief Assoc. organized 1898 - Mississippi Orphan's Home, M.E.C.S. built here Site of seven of the North Mississippi Annual Conference
Erected by The United Methodist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is November 2009.
Location. 34° 9.135′ N, 89° 37.867′ W. Marker is in Water Valley, Mississippi, in Yalobusha County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 315) and Wood Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Water Valley MS 38965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Casey Jones (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Coffeeville (approx. 11.8 miles away); Coffeeville (approx. 12.6 miles away); Buckner-Craig-Isom Cemetery (approx. 13½ miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.