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

Site of Bank of Mississippi

Photographed By Robert M. Cook, Jr.

1. Site of Bank of Mississippi Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Chartered in 1809 as the only bank in Mississippi Territory and given a monopoly as the official state bank in 1818. It occupied this site in 1826 but was supplanted by Planters' Bank in 1831. Closed solvent.

Erected 1991 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 31° 33.621′ N, 91° 24.216′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is on Main Street west of South Pearl Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Intersection of Main and North Pearl streets (within shouting distance of this marker); Bud Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); In Gratitude (within shouting distance

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of this marker); "The Natchez Burning" (within shouting distance of this marker); Intersection of Main and Wall streets (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Natchez Hotel (about 500 feet away); Intersection of North Pearl and Franklin streets (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.

Photographed By Robert M. Cook, Jr.

2. Site of Bank of Mississippi 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 484 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 20, 2013, by Robert M. Cook, Jr. of Biloxi, Mississippi. 2. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Robert M. Cook, Jr. of Biloxi, Mississippi. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.