McComb in Pike County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Creation of Pike County

Photographed By Rick Collins, September 29, 2016

1. Creation of Pike County Marker

Inscription. On December 9, 1815, the General Assembly of the Mississippi Territory created Pike County from a portion of Marion County and named the new county in honor of Brig. Gen. Zebulon M. Pike, who was killed in action during the War of 1812. The first county seat was established here on December 11, 1816. Holmesville was named for Major Andrew Hunter Holmes, also killed during the War of 1812, at the Battle of Mackinac Island.

Erected 2015 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1815.

Location. 31° 12.213′ N, 90° 18.517′ W. Marker is in McComb, Mississippi, in Pike County. Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Tennessee Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McComb MS 39648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Pike County Chancery Clerk's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812, Pike County (within shouting distance of this marker); Holmesville Cemetery (approx.

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¼ mile away); Holmesville (approx. 1.3 miles away); Col. Preston Brent (approx. 5.6 miles away); J.A. Jones Consolidated School (approx. 6 miles away); Bogue Chitto Church (approx. 6.2 miles away); Simmons House (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McComb.

Photographed By Rick Collins, September 29, 2016

2. Creation of Pike County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2017, by Rick Collins of Grand Isle, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2017, by Rick Collins of Grand Isle, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.