Monticello in Lawrence County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
A. H. Longino
Photographed by Robert M. Cook, Jr.
1. A. H. Longino Marker
Former home of Governor Andrew H. Longino, who served as legislator, judge, and county official. New capitol building erected and primary election law passed during his term.
Erected 1949 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.
Location. 31° 33.25′ N, 90° 6.164′ W. Marker is in Monticello, Mississippi, in Lawrence County. It is on Caswell Street north of East Broad Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monticello MS 39654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in the 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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gov. A.H. Longino House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harmon Runnels (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. B. Lenoir (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cooper's Ferry (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Stephens Road (approx. 1½ miles away); Old Silver Creek Baptist Church (approx. 7 miles away); East Lincoln High School (approx. 12 miles away); First Choctaw Cession (approx. 13.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monticello.
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed by Robert M. Cook, Jr.
2. A. H. Longino marker site
Photographed by Robert M. Cook, Jr.
3. A. H. Longino house
Photographed by Robert M. Cook, Jr.
4. A. H. Longino house
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5. Andrew H. Longino
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2013, by Robert M. Cook, Jr. of Biloxi, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 17, 2013, by Robert M. Cook, Jr. of Biloxi, Mississippi. 5. submitted on December 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
