Fulton in Itawamba County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Fulton

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 4, 2016

1. Fulton Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In the early 1800s the area known as Fulton was first settled near the banks of the Tombigbee River. In 1836 after Itawamba County was formed, Kenneth Clarke, John D. Miller, and Robert A. Miller gave fifty acres of land to the Board of Police, and the county seat of Fulton was established. Fulton was incorporated on May 11, 1837, and the first courthouse was built on this site the same year. A larger courthouse was constructed in 1849.

Erected 2014 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1837.

Location. 34° 16.41′ N, 88° 24.531′ W. Marker is in Fulton, Mississippi, in Itawamba County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and South Cummings Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Main Street, Fulton MS 38843, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jimmie Lunceford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vision - Perserverence - Success (about 300 feet away); Early Church Site (about 600 feet away); Itawamba Community College (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Cedars (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aeolian Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fulton Grammar School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fulton Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fulton.

Fulton Marker looking west on Main Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 4, 2016

2. Fulton Marker looking west on Main Street.

View of marker in front of Itawamba County Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 4, 2016

3. View of marker in front of Itawamba County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.