Woodville in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

The Woodville Republican

March 25, 2016

1. The Woodville Republican Marker

Inscription. The Republican, established in 1823 by William A.A. Chisolm, is the oldest newspaper and business institution in continuous operation in Mississippi. Operated by Lewis family for over 100 years.

Erected 1975 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 31° 6.056′ N, 91° 17.912′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson County. Marker is on Depot Street south of Second Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Depot St, Woodville MS 39669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Star of David House (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris Rothschild House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Rosso House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bachelor Quarters (about 400 feet away); Levin Wailes Magruder House (about 500 feet away); Feltus-Catchings Home (about 500

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feet away); Oaklawn (about 500 feet away); Carnot Posey Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodville.

Also see . . . The Woodville Republican - Mississippi's Oldest Newspaper. Wikipedia (Submitted on May 11, 2016.)

March 25, 2016

2. The Woodville Republican Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2016. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.