Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Site of Cokesbury Chapel
Earliest Methodist Church in Natchez
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 30, 2016
1. Site of Cokesbury Chapel Marker
Erected 1935 by Jubilee Circle of W.M.S Jefferson St. Ch.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 31° 33.603′ N, 91° 24.073′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. It is at the intersection of Franklin Street and Locust Street, on the right when traveling south on Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 Franklin Street, Natchez MS 39120, 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 Viceroyalty of New France, 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: Intersection of North Union and Franklin streets (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Natchez Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Intersection of Jefferson and North Union streets (about 400 feet away); Intersection of Main and South Union Streets (about 400 feet away); Intersection of Main and South Commerce streets (about 400 feet away); Jefferson Street Methodist Church
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More about this marker. This marker is located on the side of the building at 512 Franklin Street. It is difficult to see as it has been painted the same color (white) as the building itself.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 30, 2016
2. Site of Cokesbury Chapel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
