Near Thaxton in Pontotoc County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Betty Allen
Erected 1951 by the Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Events • Women. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 34° 17.713′ N, 89° 13.307′ W. Marker is near Thaxton, Mississippi, in Pontotoc County. Marker is at the intersection of Toccopola Junction Road (County Highway 843) and Highway 278, on the right when traveling north on Toccopola Junction Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Toccopola Junction Road, Thaxton MS 38871, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Betty Allen (approx. 2.8 miles away); Thaxton Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Salmon Cemetery (approx. 7.9 miles away); a different marker also named Salmon Cemetery (approx. 7.9 miles away); Randolph School (approx. 8.4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on April 24, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.