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Lumberton in Lamar County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
 

Old West Florida

 
 
Old West Florida Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 9, 2024
1. Old West Florida Marker
Inscription. Area to south, originally part of French Louisiana became W. Florida under England & Spain. After West Florida Revolution annexed by U.S. & in 1812 added to Miss. Territory.
 
Erected by Mississippi Historical Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
 
Location. 31° 0.041′ N, 89° 27.032′ W. Marker is in Lumberton, Mississippi, in Lamar County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 13) and South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lumberton MS 39455, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. U.S. Post Office (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Purvis (approx. 10.1 miles away); The Old Courthouse (approx. 12 miles away); Projects Dribble and Miracle Play (approx. 12.1 miles away); Bay Creek Baptist Church (approx. 14 miles away).
 
Also see . . .  The Republic of West Florida (1810). (Submitted on August 21, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
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Old West Florida Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 30, 2016
2. Old West Florida Marker
Old West Florida Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 9, 2024
3. Old West Florida Marker
Old West Florida Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 30, 2016
4. Old West Florida Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on March 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.   2. submitted on August 21, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.   3. submitted on March 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.   4. submitted on August 21, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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May. 5, 2024