Woodville in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

St. Paul's Church

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 25, 2016

1. St. Paul's Church Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1823 by Jas. A. Fox. Oldest Episcopal structure (1824) in state & reputedly W. of Alleghenies. Organ installed 1827. Here in 1829 first Episcopal priest ordained in state, John P. Porter. Mother of Jefferson Davis a member.

Erected 1955 by Mississippi Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.

Location. 31° 6.139′ N, 91° 17.817′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and First South Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodville MS 39669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cumbo House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's Rectory (within shouting distance of this marker); Holly Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Noble House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Metzger-Bryan House

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(about 400 feet away); Levin Wailes Magruder House (about 400 feet away); Old Joseph Homestead (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodville.

St. Paul's Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 25, 2016

2. St. Paul's Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2016. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.