Hattiesburg in Lamar County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight
Historical Site
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 5, 2018
1. The Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight Marker
John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in the seventy-fifth round to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain were both brought back to Purvis, and were tried for Illegal Prize Fighting.
Erected by Lamar County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1889.
Location. 31° 16.466′ N, 89° 21.182′ W. Marker is in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Lamar County. Marker is at the intersection of Richburg Road and Sullivan Kilrain Road, on the right when traveling north on Richburg Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Sullivan Kilrain Road, Hattiesburg MS 39402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pinehills Neighborhood (approx. 2 miles away); John L. Sullivan (approx. 2.2 miles away); Bonhomie (approx. 2.6 miles away); William Carey College (approx. 3.2 miles away); Hub City Lodge No 627 (approx. 3.6 miles away); Mount Olive Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); Demonstration School (approx. 3.7 miles away); Roberts Schoolhouse (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hattiesburg.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, June 5, 2018
2. The Last Bare Knuckle Prize Fight Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,237 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2018.
