Bay St. Louis in Hancock County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Publius Rutilius Rufus Pray
Photographed By Thomas Onions, October 6, 2014
1. Publius Rutilius Rufus Pray Marker
Born in Maine, 1793, Hancock Co. judge. Served in Miss. House of Representatives, 1827 - 29. Pres. of St. Const. Conven., 1832. Elected judge of High Court of Errors and Appeals, 1837. Died 1840.
Erected 1979 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 30° 18.684′ N, 89° 19.677′ W. Marker is in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Gex Street, on the right on Main Street. This marker is on the northeast grounds of the Hancock County Courthouse. Parking is along the street - either along Main or Gex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 152 Main Street, Bay Saint Louis MS 39521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church of Bay St. Louis (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Baptiste le Moyne Siuer de Bienville (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hancock County Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Shieldsborough (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Joseph's Academy
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Also see . . .
1. Publius Rutilius Rufus Pray. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 19, 2015, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
2. Constitution of 1832. Mississippi Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on December 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Thomas Onions, October 6, 2014
2. Publius Rutilius Rufus Pray Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2015, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2015, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
