Wesson in Copiah County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High School
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 25, 2018
1. Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High School Marker
On December 9, 1914, the Trustees of Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High School had its first meeting and opened its doors to students on September 6, 1915. This building was one of the first buildings constructed on a sixty-five acre tract of land. The need for courses beyond twelfth grade led to the founding of the junior college in 1928. High school operations ended in 1979. On July 1, 1988. Copiah-Lincoln Junior College became Copiah-Lincoln Community College as a reflection of its broader mission.
Erected 2016 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education.
Location. 31° 41.501′ N, 90° 24.049′ W. Marker is in Wesson, Mississippi, in Copiah County. Marker is on Pine Street (Old U.S. 51) 0.2 miles north of Lester R. Furr Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wesson MS 39191, 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. Wesson Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mississippi Mills (approx. 0.9 miles away); Houston Stackhouse (approx. one mile away); Old Wesson Public School (approx. one mile away); New Sight School
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 25, 2018
2. Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High School Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2018.
