Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Andrew Marschalk

Photographed By Robert M. Cook, Jr.

1. Andrew Marschalk Marker

Inscription. Site of the printery of “father of Mississippi journalism.” Printed first book in state, 1799. Became first public printer and in 1802 founded famed newspaper, “Mississippi Herald.”

Erected 1958 by Mississippi Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.

Location. 31° 33.707′ N, 91° 24.207′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of Franklin Street and North Wall Street, on the left when traveling east on Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Franklin Street, Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Natchez Burning" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Intersection of North Pearl and Franklin streets (about 400 feet away); Intersection of Main and Wall streets (about 400 feet away); Commercial Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Site of Bank of Mississippi (about 500 feet away); Intersection of Jefferson and North Pearl streets

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(about 500 feet away); Intersection of North Canal and Jefferson streets (about 500 feet away); Old Natchez Hotel (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.

Photographed By Robert M. Cook, Jr.

2. Andrew Marschalk Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2013, by Robert M. Cook, Jr. of Biloxi, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2013, by Robert M. Cook, Jr. of Biloxi, Mississippi. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.