Pass Christian in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Constitution of the United States of America
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
1. Constitution of the United States of America Marker
original states met in Philadelphia
and wrote the Constitution at
a convention in which
George Washington
was chosen the presiding officer.
Erected 1976 by the Bicentennial Committee of Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 30° 19.009′ N, 89° 14.418′ W. Marker is in Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison County. It can be reached from East Scenic Drive 0.1 miles west of Fleitas Avenue. Located along a path in War Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian MS 39571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. 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 New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Flag of the United States of America (a few steps from this marker); The Liberty Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Star Spangled Banner (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Blues & Jazz in the Pass (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scenic Drive Historic District (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pass Christian.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article - United States Constitution. (Submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
2. Marker Monument
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
3. Marker in War Memorial Park
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
4. War Memorial Park
Public Domain
5. Page 1 of the Constitution
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
