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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lowndes County

 
Clickable Map of Lowndes County, Alabama and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Lowndes County, AL (32) Autauga County, AL (38) Butler County, AL (26) Crenshaw County, AL (10) Dallas County, AL (131) Montgomery County, AL (390) Wilcox County, AL (20)  LowndesCounty(32) Lowndes County (32)  AutaugaCounty(38) Autauga County (38)  ButlerCounty(26) Butler County (26)  CrenshawCounty(10) Crenshaw County (10)  DallasCounty(131) Dallas County (131)  MontgomeryCounty(390) Montgomery County (390)  WilcoxCounty(20) Wilcox County (20)
Hayneville is the county seat for Lowndes County
Adjacent to Lowndes County, Alabama
      Autauga County (38)  
      Butler County (26)  
      Crenshaw County (10)  
      Dallas County (131)  
      Montgomery County (390)  
      Wilcox County (20)  
 
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1 Alabama, Lowndes County, Gordonville — The Crosby Water System "The Well"
On Wall Street (County Road 12) 0.7 miles east of Trone Road, on the right when traveling east.
On land donated by Ed Crosby, a group of African American community leaders had a well dug in January 1955 to provide the people of Gordonville with running water. The Well, the first black-owned water system in Alabama. Initially had just four . . . Map (db m207412) HM
2 Alabama, Lowndes County, Hayneville — Hayneville
On West Tuskeena Street (Alabama Route 21) at South Commerce Street (Alabama Route 97), on the left when traveling west on West Tuskeena Street. Reported missing.
Founded in 1820 by settlers from the Edgefield, Abbeville, and Colleton Districts of South Carolina on property purchased from the U.S. Land Office at Cahaba. Officially named Hayneville in 1831 to honor South Carolina Senator Robert Y. Hayne. . . . Map (db m68004) HM
3 Alabama, Lowndes County, Hayneville — In Memory of Jonathan Myrick DanielsVMI Class of 1961
On South Commerce Street (Alabama Route 97) at East Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on South Commerce Street.
Johnathan Daniels was murdered near this spot, then Cash's Store, on August 20, 1965. He gave his life in the fight for integration of the churches and universal voter registration. At the time, he was a divinity student at The . . . Map (db m147604) HM
4 Alabama, Lowndes County, Hayneville — Lynching in America / The Courthouse Lynching of Theo CallowayCommunity Remembrance Project
On East Lafayette Street at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on East Lafayette Street.
Lynching in America Between the end of the Civil War and the close of World War II, white mobs killed thousands of Black Americans in racial terror lynchings, and committed widespread violence that traumatized millions more. The Lowndes . . . Map (db m235867) HM
5 Alabama, Lowndes County, Hayneville — The Soldier Dead of Lowndes1861 - 1865
On West Tuskeena Street (Alabama Route 21) at South Commerce Street (Alabama Route 97), on the left when traveling west on West Tuskeena Street. Reported permanently removed.
(front) 1861-1865 The Soldier Dead of Lowndes (left side) No men died there with more glory. Yet many died, And there was much glory. (right side) To Devotion and Valor. . . . Map (db m68342) WM
6 Alabama, Lowndes County, Hayneville — Town of Hayneville
On West Tuskeena Street (Alabama Route 21) at South Commerce Street (Alabama Route 97), on the left when traveling west on West Tuskeena Street. Reported missing.
In the 1820s, Hayneville was known as "Big Swamp." In 1830, after being chosen as the county seat of Lowndes County, it was named Hayneville for Robert Y. Hayne, governor of South Carolina and a U.S. senator. The incorporation of Hayneville as a . . . Map (db m85459) HM
7 Alabama, Lowndes County, Hayneville — Varner's Cash Store
On South Commerce Street (Alabama Route 97) south of Oak Street, on the right when traveling south.
On August 20, 1965, Jonathan Myrick Daniels, a 26-year-old Episcopal seminarian from Keene, New Hampshire, was shot dead at point blank range here. He was a graduate of Virginia Military Institute and was attending Episcopal Theological School, . . . Map (db m147601) HM
8 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Campsite 3Selma to Montgomery Trail
On Frederick Douglass Road at U.S. 80, on the left when traveling south on Frederick Douglass Road.
Robert Gardner Farm March 23, 1965Map (db m61847) HM
9 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — CME Church1830 — Historic Site —
On South Broad Street (County Road 29) at Howard Lane, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street.
Dome from first state capitol at Cahawba, AlabamaMap (db m245995) HM
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10 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Elmore BollingMay 10, 1908 - December 4, 1947
On U.S. 80 at milepost 114 at Steel Haven Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 80.
Lowndesboro, AL—Enraged whites, jealous over the business success of a Negro are believed to be the lynchers of Elmore Bolling. Bolling, 39, was found riddled with shot gun and pistol shots 150 yards from his general merchandise store. It is . . . Map (db m184279) HM
11 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — History of the Lowndesboro School
On Howard Lane, 0.1 miles South Broad Street (County Road 29), on the left when traveling east.
The Lowndesboro School is among the oldest surviving Reconstruction-era African American schoolhouses in the United States. It was founded in 1867 by Dr. Mansfield Tyler, an educator, minister, and member of the Alabama House of . . . Map (db m245992) HM
12 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Lewis-Smith Cemetery1837-1901 — Historic Site —
Near South Broad Street at Cross Lane, on the right when traveling north.
Early Settlers Family Burial siteMap (db m245996) HM
13 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Lewis-Smith Historic CemeteryLowndes County
On South Broad Street (County Road 29) at Cross Lane, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street.
Frances Lewis II (1768-1837), a planter, was the first soul to be interred in this family cemetery. Lewis was born a British subject in the Colony of Virginia and migrated to Alabama in the 1820s. The fathers of both Frances Lewis II and his . . . Map (db m245991) HM
14 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Lowndesboro
On North Broad Street, 1 mile north of U.S. 80, on the right when traveling north.
Settled before 1820 by planters from South Carolina and Virigina. First called McGill's Hill, it was incorporated, 1832, as Lowndesboro in honor of William Lowndes. There was a brief skirmish here between Forrest's troops and Wilson's raiders, April . . . Map (db m70933) HM
15 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Lowndesboro, Alabama / Lowndesboro Business District
On North Broad Street, 1.1 miles U.S. 80, on the left when traveling north.
Lowndesboro, Alabama Lowndesboro developed from a small community of early settlers to a thriving township in the 1830’s. The settlers’ plantation interests were maintained in the lowlands along the Alabama River, while they built their . . . Map (db m70934) HM
16 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Our Confederate Soldiers1861   1865
Near North Broad Street, 1.5 miles north of U.S. 80, on the right when traveling north.
In Honor of Our Confederate Soldiers 1861 1865 Jno Alexander • Wm. Alexander • Wm. H. Alexander • Ed Alexander • Capt. M.F. Bonham • Maj. Bright • Capt. T.B. Brown • Alberta Caffee • Irvin Crocheron • J.P. Caffee • Jim Crocheron • Jno. . . . Map (db m85472) WM
17 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church
On Alabama 21, 0.1 miles south of Langston Hughes Road, on the left when traveling south.
Organized in 1850 as Shiloh Baptist Church on the Pritchett Plantation, later known as the R.D. Spann Place on Highway 21, North, 3 miles north of Hayneville. Primitive later added to the name. Building originally constructed of logs, then a . . . Map (db m217245) HM
18 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Viola Liuzzo
On U.S. 80 at milepost 111,, 2.2 miles west of County Road 29, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of our sister Viola Liuzzo who gave her life in the struggle for the right to vote... March 25, 1965 Presented by SCLC/WOMEN Evelyn G. Lowery, National Convener - 1991 - The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Joseph E. . . . Map (db m85461) HM
19 Alabama, Lowndes County, Mt. Carmel — Lynching in America / Lynching in LetohatcheeCommunity Remembrance Project
On West Hickory Grove Road, 1.3 miles east of Route 97, on the right when traveling east.
Lynching in America Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to . . . Map (db m97983) HM
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20 Alabama, Lowndes County, Mt. Willing — Enslavement & Racial Terror / Lynching Targeting Black SharecroppersCommunity Remembrance Project
On Snow Hill Drive at Alabama Route 21, on the right when traveling west on Snow Hill Drive.
Enslavement & Racial Terror The enslavement of black people in the United States was a brutal, dehumanizing system that lasted more than 200 years. Between 1819 and 1860, Alabama's enslaved population grew from 40,000 to 435,000. According . . . Map (db m154554) HM
21 Alabama, Lowndes County, Tyler — Talisi visited by De SotoSept. 18, 1540
On U.S. 80 at County Road 7, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 80.
. . . Map (db m81920) HM
22 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — A Price Paid — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
Near U.S. 80 west of White Hall Road.
Threatened by the potential four-to-one advantage of the black vote, whites retaliated by ousting black families from white-owned lands. The African American families who lived here paid dearly to earn their right to vote. Crowded into canvas tents . . . Map (db m112400) HM
23 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — After the March—Tent City — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
Near U.S. 80 west of White Hall Road.
Since the federal registrars came in August of 1965, thousands and thousands of Negroes have registered to vote. White plantation owners have retaliated by mass evictions. In December 1965, over forty families either left the county, moved in . . . Map (db m112405) HM
24 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — Campsite 2Selma to Montgomery Trail
On U.S. 80, 1.1 miles east of White Hall Road, on the right when traveling west.
Rosie Steele Farm March 22, 1965Map (db m70954) HM
25 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — Day Two — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
Near U.S. 80 west of White Hall Road.
Monday, March 22, 1965, on the second day of the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, protesters passed this site in late afternoon. At that time the four-lane highway in front of you was only two lanes, and for safety reasons the number of . . . Map (db m112375) HM
26 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — Holy Ground Battlefield
On Freedom Road (County Road 23) at U.S. 80, on the right when traveling north on Freedom Road.
Six miles North, on December 23, 1813, General F.L. Claiborne's army defeated the Creeks and destroyed the Holy Ground Indian Village. One American was killed and 33 Creeks. William "Red Eagle" Weatherford escaped by leaping on horseback into . . . Map (db m60714) HM
27 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — Holy Ground Battlefield
Near Holy Ground Road, 2.3 miles north of Jones Bluff Road (County Road 40).
One of the significant battles of the Creek War of 1813-14 occurred near here on December 23, 1813. The 3rd Regiment, U.S. Infantry forces under the command of General F. L. Claiborne attacked a band of Creek Indians. Called "Holy Ground" by Creeks . . . Map (db m116890) HM
28 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — It Started in Selma — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
Near U.S. 80 west of White Hall Road.
At times history and fate meet at a single time in a single place to shape a turning point in man's unending search for freedom. So it was at Lexington and Concord. So it was a century ago at Appomattox. So it was last week in Selma, Alabama. . . . Map (db m112403) HM
29 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — Marchers, Supporters, Hecklers — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
Near U.S. 80 west of White Hall Road.
While helicopters buzzed overhead, National Guard soldiers—ordered by President Lyndon Johnson to protect the marchers—lined U.S. Highway 80, alert to the potential of violence by angry whites. Marchers walked mile after tired mile, while black . . . Map (db m112384) HM
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30 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — Mount Gillard Baptist Church
On U.S. 80 at Trickum Cutoff Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 80.
The roots of this house of worship date to 1868 when 26 African American members of Mount Gilead Church left to form their own congregation. The present building was constructed in 1901, with several enlargements and renovations throughout the . . . Map (db m104068) HM
31 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — No Isolated Incident — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
Near U.S. 80 west of White Hall Road.
For African Americans in the 1960s, being kicked off white-owned lands for trying to register to vote no isolated incident. Just as had happened here in Lowndes County, blacks in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Greene County, Alabama, were driven from . . . Map (db m112389) HM
32 Alabama, Lowndes County, White Hall — You Gotta Move — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
Near U.S. 80 west of White Hall Road.
In December 1965, a city of tents appeared on this site. The temporary shelters were homes for evicted black sharecropper families. These farmers worked and lived their lives on white-owned farms in Lowndes County. But when they dared to register to . . . Map (db m112371) HM
33 Georgia, Lowndes County, Hahira — Hahira High School
On East Main Street (Georgia Route 122) at North Nelson Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
A two story school building was constructed and dedicated on this site in 1932 as the Hahira High School. It replaced an earlier school building that had burned down. Bishop Nelson donated the land for the school. Later additions of an auditorium . . . Map (db m195852) HM
34 Georgia, Lowndes County, Hahira — Hahira Veterans Memorial
On West Main Street (U.S. 41) at South Lowndes Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Dedicated to all veterans who have served in all wars in the military services of the United States of America from the Hahira area.Map (db m245708) WM
35 Georgia, Lowndes County, Hahira — 92-2 — Mary Turner and the Lynching Rampage of 1918
On Wells Road at Georgia Route 122 on Wells Road. Reported permanently removed.
Near this site on May 19, 1918, twenty-one year old Mary Turner, eight months pregnant, was burned, mutilated, and shot to death by a local mob after publicly denouncing her husband’s lynching the previous day. In the days immediately following the . . . Map (db m219578) HM
36 Georgia, Lowndes County, Hahira — 092-3 — Site: Franklinville
On Franklinville Road, 0.2 miles east of Skipper Bridge Road, on the left when traveling east.
When Lowndes County was created December 23, 1825, Lawrence Folsom, Sion Hall, William Blair, John J. Underwood and Daniel McCauly were appointed Commissioners to select the capital of Lowndes County. The site which they chose, named Franklinville, . . . Map (db m12171) HM
37 Georgia, Lowndes County, Lake Park — Ewell Brown General Merchandise StoreBuilt 1890
On North Lawrence Street just north of North Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Ewell Brown General Merchandise Store built 1890 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Lake Park Historical Society MuseumMap (db m174310) HM
38 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Ashley Street MarketHistoric Downtown Valdosta
On North Ashley Street (Business U.S. 41) north of East Hill Avenue (U.S. 84/221), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1905 127 N. Ashley StreetMap (db m197641) HM
39 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Christian Science Church
On East Central Avenue (U.S. 84) 0 miles east of North Lee Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Valdosta Episcopal Congregation, organized ca. 1871, held services in the courthouse until this building, originally a frame structure, was constructed in 1885. (Stucco was added in 1910.) The first service was held here on February 21, 1886, . . . Map (db m27568) HM
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40 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Dosta TheaterHistoric Downtown Valdosta
On North Ashley Street (Business U.S. 41) north of West Hill Avenue (U.S. 84/221), on the left when traveling north.
Circa 1940 122 North Ashley StreetMap (db m197648) HM
41 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — 92-1 — Drexel Park
On North Patterson Street (Alternate Georgia Route 31) at East Brookwood Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Patterson Street.
In 1916 five prominent Valdosta businessmen and civic leaders -- William S. West, Lowndes W. Shaw, Leonard F. Shaw, Daniel C. Ashley, and Owen K. Jones -- donated 11 acres to the city to create a public park. The deed stipulated that the property . . . Map (db m27131) HM
42 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — First Presbyterian Church
On North Patterson Street (Alternate Georgia Route 31) at East Magnolia Street, on the left when traveling south on North Patterson Street.
Organized by settlers from Liberty County on Dec 3, 1864. The first minister, Rev. Eli Graves, came from Brooks County once a month to hold services in the courthouse before the first church was dedicated in 1867. Early elders were S.M. Varnedoe, R. . . . Map (db m27524) HM
43 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Flame of Freedom
On East Valley Street at North Patterson Street (Business U.S. 41), on the left when traveling west on East Valley Street.
American Legion Valdosta Post No. 13 ——— A gift to Valdosta and Lowndes County, In memory of the Veterans of all wars. Robert H. Haze, Commander Dedicated Veterans Day November 11, 1969Map (db m197598) WM
44 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — 092-1 — Lowndes County
On North Ashley Street (U.S. 41) at West Central Avenue (U.S. 84), on the left when traveling north on North Ashley Street.
Lowndes County was created by an act of the Georgia Legislature December 23, 1825, from lands previously in Irwin County. It was named for William J. Lowndes, a South Carolina statesman. The first count officers commissioned May 29, 1826, were Henry . . . Map (db m40166) HM
45 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Lowndes County Confederate Monument
On West Central Avenue (U.S. 84/221) at North Patterson Street (Business U.S. 41), on the right when traveling west on West Central Avenue.
. . . Map (db m197597) WM
46 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Millhous & Boothe BuildingHistoric Downtown Valdosta
On North Ashley Street (Business U.S. 41) north of East Hill Avenue (U.S. 84/221), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1910 119-121 N. Ashley StreetMap (db m197663) HM
47 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Nationsbank
On South Patterson Street (U.S. 41) at West Hill Avenue (U.S. 84), on the right when traveling south on South Patterson Street.
A privately owned bank was founded in 1874 in Valdosta by Remer Y. Lane as the R. Y. Lane Banking Co. In 1888 Lane, with others, formed the Merchants Bank which evolved into the Citizens and Southern National Bank in 1926, becoming the largest . . . Map (db m40183) HM
48 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Old Carnegie Library
On West Central Avenue (U.S. 84) at North Oak Street, on the left when traveling west on West Central Avenue.
Inspired by a grant of $15,000 from Andrew Carnegie, citizens constructed this building as a Carnegie Library in 1913, for $40,000. This was the first public building designed by local Architect Lloyd B. Greer and was formally opened June 1914. The . . . Map (db m23441) HM
49 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Old City Hall
On South Ashley Street (U.S. 41) at East Hill Avenue (U.S. 84), on the right when traveling north on South Ashley Street.
Site of Old City Hall at Ashley St. and Hill Ave. The City Hall, a brick and granite two-story structure built in 1895, was “the ornament of the town” with its 70-ft. clock tower. For 63 years it served as a City Hall, as the City . . . Map (db m40184) HM
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50 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Primitive Baptist Church
On East Central Avenue (U.S. 84) 0 miles west of North Troup Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1869 by the Valdosta Baptist Church, this is the oldest extant Church building in Valdosta. The building was purchased by the Valdosta Primitive Baptist Church when it was constituted on January 28, 1899.Map (db m27588) HM
51 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Register Bros. BuildingHistoric Downtown Valdosta
On North Ashley Street (Business U.S. 41) north of East Hill Avenue (U.S. 84/221), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1910 123 N. Ashley StreetMap (db m197665) HM
52 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — September 11, 2001 Memorial
On West Central Avenue (U.S. 84/221) just west of North Ashley Street (Business U.S. 41), on the right when traveling west.
In remembrance of the courage, honor and sacrifice shown by those brave men and women who fought to defend the Spirit of America on September 11, 2001. Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Rodney N. Casey, Chairman Joyce E. Evans, District . . . Map (db m197596) HM
53 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Site of Cotton Exchange
On West Hill Avenue (U.S. 84) 0 miles west of South Patterson Street (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east.
This corner, Wall Street and West Hill Ave., was the site of the largest inland Sea Island cotton market in the world in 1910. Because of this cotton market, Valdosta was named the center of cotton production in South Georgia and was also rated the . . . Map (db m28006) HM
54 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Site of Troupville
On St. Augustine Road (Georgia Route 133) at Val-Tech Road, on the right when traveling west on St. Augustine Road.
The first town and stage coach line in Lowndes County, settled 1836.Map (db m176404) HM
55 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Spanish American War Veterans Memorial
On North Ashley Street (Business U.S. 41) just north of West Central Avenue (U.S. 84/221), on the left when traveling north.
Erected AD. 1949 by J. O. Varnedoe Camp No. 14 U. S. W. V. and their friends in memory of Spanish American War Veterans ——— Sixteen million World War Veterans wonder when wars will ceaseMap (db m197600) WM
56 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Troop Encampment Site
On West Hill Street (U.S. 84) 0 miles west of North Patterson Street (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east.
Company “G” One Hundred Third, Regiment of U.S. Colored Infantry, camped on this corner in January and February of 1866.Map (db m27728) HM
57 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — United States Bicentennial — Lowndes County Sesquicentennial
On North Patterson Street (Business U.S. 41) just south of East Valley Street, on the left when traveling south.
Time Capsule Valdosta — Lowndes County Bicentennial — Sesquicentennial Buried July 8, 1976 to be opened July 4, 2026Map (db m197599) HM
58 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Valdosta City HallHistoric Downtown Valdosta
On East Central Avenue (U.S. 84/221) just west of North Lee Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built 1908-1910 Formerly a United States Post Office and Federal courthouse designed by U.S. Treasury Department Architect J. Knox Taylor Rehabilitated and restored by the City of Valdosta Rededicated in 2010 216 East Central . . . Map (db m197662) HM
59 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Valdosta Institute
On West Central Avenue (U.S. 84) 0 miles west of North Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
S. M. Varnedoe was administrator of a ten-grade private school, the Valdosta Institute, 1865 - 70. Famous among its students was J. H. “Doc” Holiday. The Masons and several churches also used the institute as a meeting place. After the . . . Map (db m21875) HM
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60 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — Valdosta Street Railroad Company Waiting Station, 1917
On North Patterson Avenue at East Brookwood Place, on the left when traveling north on North Patterson Avenue.
The waiting station erected for the ladies at South Ga. State Normal College (in 1950, Valdosta State College), is all that remains of the streetcar system. The electric railroad was begun in 1899 to accommodate the 1900 State Fair at Pine Park . . . Map (db m109800) HM
61 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Caledonia — Unity Cemetery
On Wolf Road at Callendonia Steens Road on Wolf Road.
Unity Presbyterian Church organized in 1828 with the Rev. Thos. Archibald, pastor. Buried here are early settlers, one Revolutionary War soldier, two War of 1812 soldiers, and three Civil War soldiers.Map (db m8966) HM
62 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Adam Tonquin StovallPresident — June 6, 1921 - March 1, 1938 —
On Main Street (Mississippi Route 182) just east of South 25th Street, on the left when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m152587) HM
63 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Baldwin Locomotive No. 601
On 3rd Avenue North west of 19th Street North.
Built in 1946 as the first “Road Switcher” of its type in U.S. Columbus and Greenville Railway’s first diesel powered locomotive. Retired in 1984 after thirty-eight years on freight and passenger trains.Map (db m8457) HM
64 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Beersheba Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
On Beersheba Road.
The Beersheba Cumberland Presbyterian Church became part of the Tombecbee Presbytery in 1825 and joined the New Hope Cumberland Presbytery in 1866. The cemetery was established in 1827 and contains the graves of many veterans. The date Beersheba . . . Map (db m8477) HM
65 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Bethel Presbyterian Church
On Gun Club Road.
Congregation established in 1834 by William Ervin, Elizabeth and Drennon Love, James Ervin, Rosamond Odeneal and Thomas and Margaret E. Witherspoon. These Scots-Irish pioneers from Alabama and the Carolinas settled here after the Choctaw Cession of . . . Map (db m8484) HM
66 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — C.S.A. Arsenal
On 9th Avenue South.
Here in 1862 Confederacy built huge arsenal employing over 1000 persons. Later one of buildings became original site of Union Academy, first free public school for Negroes in Columbus.Map (db m8553) HM
67 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Church of the Annunciation
On 8th Street near College Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in 1863. This is the oldest Catholic Church in NE Miss. It once served a parish that included Corinth & Meridian. The design for the Gothic structure was conceived by Fr. J. B. Mouton, the first pastor.Map (db m8486) HM
68 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Columbus
On Main Street (State Highway 182) near Old Highway 82W.
Originally, 1817-21, known as Possum Town. Became one of richest cities in old Black Prairie cotton belt. Home of state's first free school and M.S.C.W.Map (db m8487) HM
69 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — 20 — Columbus Mississippi Blues
On College Street at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on College Street.
The Black Prairies of eastern Mississippi have produced a number of notable blues musicians, including Howlin’ Wolf, Bukka White, and Big Joe Williams. Activity in Columbus, the largest city in the region, centered around areas such as this block of . . . Map (db m27607) HM
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70 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Confederate Decoration Day
On 3rd Street South near 3rd Avenue South.
Began here, April 25, 1866, with first annual placing of flowers on graves of Blue and Gray. Idea originated at meeting in Twelve Gables home of Miss Matt Morton.Map (db m8552) HM
71 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Demonstration School
On 11th Street South, on the right when traveling north.
The first "laboratory" school for teacher training in the state was established in 1907 by the faculty of Industrial Institute and College (1884), now Mississippi University for Women, the first public college for women in America. The present . . . Map (db m8554) HM
72 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Dennis Wicks, Jr.
On Wicks Road, 0.8 miles Gilmer-Wilburn Road, on the right when traveling south.
Dennis Wicks, Jr. designated land in the early 1900’s to build a pond for family members to water their livestock. The pond was called Wicks Pond. He also donated a water pump for clean drinking water. Dennis Wicks, Jr. November 17, 1883 ~ . . . Map (db m178992) HM
73 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Errolton
On 3rd Avenue South east of 2nd Street South, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m244663) HM
74 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — First Baptist Church of Columbus
On 7th Street North at 2nd Avenue North, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street North.
Organized in 1832 by Thomas Blewett, with Rev. A.S. Bayley serving as the first pastor (1832-1834), this church has erected two sanctuaries. The first was built here in 1838, and the second, this Gothic Revival-style structure designed by Reuben . . . Map (db m69565) HM
75 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — First Christian Church
On 2nd Avenue North at N. 6th Street on 2nd Avenue North.
Founded, 1839, through efforts of Talbert Fanning and David Lipscomb. Present structure, erected 1849-50, housed refugee State Senate in Civil War. Here Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterways Agreement was signed in 1958.Map (db m8555) HM
76 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — First Home of Tennessee Williams
On Main Street.
One of America's leading playwrights, Tennessee Williams was born here March 26, 1911. He received the Pulitzer Prize for "Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Both stories set in the South.Map (db m8556) HM
77 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — First Methodist Church
On Main Street.
Oldest church organization in Columbus, dating from 1831. Second structure, built in 1844, became synagogue after building of present church, 1860-1867.Map (db m8557) HM
78 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Franklin Academy
On 3rd Avenue North near N. 5th Street (U.S. 45).
State's oldest free school. Has functioned since 1821. Worthy trustees, using 16th section income & employing able teachers, early made Columbus a cultural center in northeast Mississippi.Map (db m8582) HM
79 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Friendship Cemetery
On Main Street (State Highway 182) at 7th Street, in the median on Main Street.
SW, 12 blocks. Two state governors, over 1,000 C.S.A. soldiers, including 4 generals, lie here. The decorating of their graves & those of Union soldiers, inspired F.M. Finch's "The Blue and the Gray." 1867.Map (db m8583) HM
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80 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Henry Armstrong
On Wilkens-Wise Road at Waverly Road on Wilkens-Wise Road.
Henry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson in this area in 1912, began his professional boxing career in 1931. Armstrong became the only boxer to hold world titles simultaneously in three weight divisions. He was named boxer of the year in 1937 and 1938 . . . Map (db m13902) HM
81 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — James “Jim” Wicks
On Wicks Road, 0.8 miles south of Gilmer-Wilburn Road, on the right when traveling south.
James “Jim” Wicks designated land in the early 1900’s to build a school to educate family members. The school was named Wicks Normal School. James “Jim” Wicks February 20, 1867 ~ January 2, 1939Map (db m178993) HM
82 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — James T. Harrison Home
On 9th Street North at Military Road on 9th Street North.
Built by Thomas Blewett circa 1840 for daughter Regina and James Harrison, leading lawyer and politician. Site of 1865 marriage and home of Stephen D. and Regina Harrison Lee.Map (db m8584) HM
83 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Joshua Lawrence Meador
On 6th Avenue North at 9th Street North on 6th Avenue North.
Joshua Lawrence Meador was born in 1911 in Greenwood, Mississippi, and moved here at age seven. Meador worked for Walt Disney Productions from 1936 to 1965 as head of the effects department. His film credits include Snow White, Fantasia, Bambi, . . . Map (db m64694) HM
84 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Kenneth Gatchell House
On College Street east of South 14th Street, on the left when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m244665) HM
85 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Lee High School
On Military Road at 18th Avenue North, on the right when traveling south on Military Road.
Built in 1953, the S.D. Lee High School was designed by Jackson architect R. W. Naef in the International Style. Named for former Confederate general Stephen D. Lee, Lee High School was constructed in the early phases of the Equalization . . . Map (db m244671) HM
86 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Lowndes County Veterans Monument
On 2nd Avenue North east of North 5th Street, on the left when traveling east.
[Center] Dedicated to the honor and memory of our men and women of Lowndes County who served our country World War II ★ Korea ★ Vietnam ★ World War I [Left wing] In honor of those who gave their lives . . . Map (db m244667) WM
87 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Lowndes County World War I Memorial
On 2nd Avenue North east of North 5th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Remember WWI Veterans This gate, a symbol of remembrance, is dedicated to the men and women of Lowndes County who served their country in the World War 1917-1918. Erected November 11, 1933 by Tombigbee Unit No. 69 American Legion Auxiliary . . . Map (db m244666) WM
88 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Military Road
On Military Road (State Highway 12) at 11th Avenue North, on the right when traveling south on Military Road.
Built by War Department 1817-20, to connect New Orleans with Nashville. Suggested by & named for Gen. Andrew Jackson. Soon became an important commercial & telegraph route.Map (db m8585) HM
89 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Missionary Union Baptist Church
On 5th Avenue North at 13th Street North, on the right on 5th Avenue North.
Organized by enslaved people in 1833, Missionary Union Baptist Church is among the oldest black congregations in northeast Mississippi. After emancipation, the church was chartered in 1867 during the pastorate of Rev. Jesse Freeman Boulden. . . . Map (db m244670) HM
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90 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Mississippi State College for Women
On College Street at 11th Street South, on the right when traveling east on College Street.
The oldest state supported woman's college (1884) in the United States. It pioneered in adding vocational subjects to standard arts-science program.Map (db m8586) HM
91 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church and Vaughn’s Cemetery
On Wright Road, on the left when traveling west.
Established in 1833 when James and Susannah Vaughn donated 5.7 acres of land to the Mt. Pleasant congregation. After Judge John Perkins donated an adjacent 5-acre plot to the congregation in 1851, the church was moved and the original site was . . . Map (db m20116) HM
92 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — MUW Desegregation
On 3rd Avenue South east of South 12th Street, on the left when traveling east.
In September 1966, six local African American women integrated the Mississippi State College for Women. Undergraduate students Diane Hardy, Barbara Turner, and Laverne Greene, and graduate students Jacqueline Edwards, Mary Flowers, and Eula . . . Map (db m244664) HM
93 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Ned Wicks
On Wicks Road, 0.8 miles south of Gilmer-Wilburn Road, on the right when traveling south.
Ned Wicks designated land to build a church in the early 1900’s for family members to worship the Lord. The church is called New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Ned Wicks August 1849 ~ circa 1929Map (db m178995) HM
94 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Plymouth
Near Old West Point Road, 0.7 miles north of Plymouth Bluff Access Road, on the right when traveling north.
6 mi. N. at mouth of Tibbee and ford in Tombigbee is site of old Indian village, fort, and cotton trading center. Incorporated 1836, but declined with river trade. Now a wilderness. (supplement) This sign was originally posted (1952) . . . Map (db m178939) HM
95 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Queen City Hotel
Near 7th Avenue North at 15th Street North. Reported missing.
The Queen City Hotel, located at this site, was once the cultural hub of the African American community in Columbus. Constructed in the 1880s, the building was opened as a hotel in 1914 by blues guitarist Robert Walker and later owned by Edward . . . Map (db m140700) HM
96 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — 115 — Queen City Hotel and 7th Avenue
On 7th Avenue at 15th Street North, on the left when traveling east on 7th Avenue.
Front For several decades beginning in the early 1900s, the Queen City Hotel, which stood across the street from this site, was at the center of a vibrant African American community along 7th Avenue North. Clubs and cafes in the area . . . Map (db m140699) HM
97 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Robinson Road
Near Main Street (State Highway 182) near Old Highway 82 (State Highway 182).
Opened 1820s. Ran from Jackson Military Road to Natchez Trace by way of Louisville, Doak's Stand & Choctaw Agency. For years it was only direct route from Columbus to Jackson.Map (db m28075) HM
98 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Rural Hill School
On Omega Drive at Miller Road on Omega Drive.
The first rural consolidated school in Mississippi. The school was moved to this site in 1904 and flourished under the guidance of Professor B. G. Hull, who was principal until 1918. Due to the success of the school, Hull was recognized as a . . . Map (db m8622) HM
99 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — S.D. Lee Home
On 7th Street North north of 3rd Avenue North, on the right when traveling north.
Home of Lt. Gen., C.S.A.; legislator; first president Miss A. & M. College; member Constitutional Convention of 1890; one of organizers of Vicksburg Military Park; Commander United Confederate Veterans; military historian.Map (db m8623) HM
100 Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus — Sally Wicks Sharp
On Wicks Road, 0.8 miles south of Gilmer-Wilburn Road, on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m178990) HM

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