Pass Christian in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Constitution of the United States of America

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

1. Constitution of the United States of America Marker

Inscription.

In 1787 delegates from the 13
original states met in Philadelphia
and wrote the Constitution at
a convention in which
George Washington
was chosen the presiding officer.

Erected 1976 by the Bicentennial Committee of Pass Christian, Mississippi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 30° 19.009′ N, 89° 14.418′ W. Marker is in Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker can be reached from East Scenic Drive, 0.1 miles west of Fleitas Avenue. Located along a path in War Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian MS 39571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Flag of the United States of America (a few steps from this marker); The Liberty Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Star Spangled Banner (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Blues & Jazz in the Pass (about 500 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scenic Drive Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pass Christian.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article - United States Constitution. (Submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Marker Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

2. Marker Monument

Marker in War Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

3. Marker in War Memorial Park

War Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015

4. War Memorial Park

Page 1 of the Constitution image. Click for full size.

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5. Page 1 of the Constitution

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.