Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Fortenberry-Parkman Farm
Photographed By Robert Cole, November 2, 2013
1. Fortenberry - Parkman Farm Marker
This typical family farmstead was in operation from 1860 to 1960. The buildings were moved from Jefferson Davis Co. in 1981 and restored through the generosity of the family, friends and county supervisors.
Erected 1984 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 32° 20.153′ N, 90° 9.455′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Lakeland Drive (State Highway 25) and Interstate 55 when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson MS 39216, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Smoke House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Escape Proof Jail of West, MS (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farm Bell (about 400 feet away); The Oil Industry in Mississippi (about 400 feet away); Appalachiosaurus (approx. ¾ mile away); Eotrachodon (approx. ¾ mile away); Chasmosaurus
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More about this marker. Marker is located at the circle inside the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum grounds.
Regarding Fortenberry-Parkman Farm. Visitors may have to park on the west side of the Smith-Wills Stadium parking lot and walk across one of the two walking path bridges to the museum and the marker. Visitors walking past the marker will be required to pay an entrance fee to visit the museum grounds, but it's well worth the cost for upkeep and maintenance of the historic structures.
Also see . . .
1. Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum. OleMiss website photojournal (Submitted on November 3, 2013, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
2. Facebook: Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum. (Submitted on November 3, 2013, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.)
Photographed By Robert Cole, November 2, 2013
2. Fortenberry - Parkman Farm Marker
Photographed By Robert Cole, November 2, 2013
3. Fortenberry - Parkman Farm Marker
Historic building display of museum grounds in the distance along with children's "train" ride along the paths.
Photographed By Robert Cole, November 2, 2013
4. Fortenberry - Parkman Farm
Trip Advisor website entry:
Panorama of historic farm building display. Discover Mississippi's proud agricultural legacy as you step back in time. Near one of the busiest intersections in Jackson, Mississippi you can park your vehicle, walk across a rustic bridge, and enter a bygone era.
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Panorama of historic farm building display. Discover Mississippi's proud agricultural legacy as you step back in time. Near one of the busiest intersections in Jackson, Mississippi you can park your vehicle, walk across a rustic bridge, and enter a bygone era.
Click for more information.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2013, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 3, 2013, by Cleo Robertson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
