Columbus in Lowndes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Military Road
Erected 1952 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series lists.
Location. 33° 30.41′ N, 88° 25.195′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Mississippi, in Lowndes County. Marker is at the intersection of Military Road (State Highway 12) and 11th Avenue North, on the right when traveling south on Military Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus MS 39701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Queen City Hotel and 7th Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Missionary Union Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joshua Lawrence Meador (approx. half a mile away); James T. Harrison Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lee High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Walter "Red" Barber (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sims-Brown House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Snowdoun (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,684 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. 2. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.