Near Waynesboro in Wayne County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Winchester
Erected 1949 by the Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 31° 37.548′ N, 88° 35.277′ W. Marker is near Waynesboro, Mississippi, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Winchester Cross Road and U.S. 45, on the right when traveling east on Winchester Cross Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Winchester Cross Road, Waynesboro MS 39367, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. General James Patton (approx. 0.6 miles away); Philadelphus Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); First Auto Bank (approx. 4.8 miles away); Major General Ira Platt Swift (approx. 4.8 miles away); Lt. Jake W. Lindsey Highway (approx. 4.8 miles away); Wayne County War Memorial (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesboro.
Also see . . . History of Ghost Town Winchester. (Submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.