Lexington in Holmes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
St. Paul Church of God in Christ
Erected 2016 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 33° 6.153′ N, 90° 3.212′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Mississippi, in Holmes County. Marker is at the intersection of Mississippi Route 17 and Torrey Creek Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 17. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17214 MS-17, Lexington MS 39095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Arenia Conelia Mallory (approx. ¼ mile away); Holmes County Blues Lexington (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hazel Brannon Smith (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bishop Charles H. Mason (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lexington (approx. 0.7 miles away); Holmes County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Holmes County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); PFC Milton Lee Olive III (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
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Also see . . . History of the church from its website. (Submitted on October 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.