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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wilkinson County, Mississippi

 
Clickable Map of Wilkinson County, Mississippi 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 Wilkinson County, MS (89) Adams County, MS (196) Amite County, MS (16) Franklin County, MS (5) Concordia Parish, LA (28) East Feliciana Parish, LA (60) West Feliciana Parish, LA (25)  WilkinsonCounty(89) Wilkinson County (89)  AdamsCounty(196) Adams County (196)  AmiteCounty(16) Amite County (16)  FranklinCounty(5) Franklin County (5)  ConcordiaParishLouisiana(28) Concordia Parish (28)  EastFelicianaParish(60) East Feliciana Parish (60)  WestFelicianaParish(25) West Feliciana Parish (25)
Woodville is the county seat for Wilkinson County
Adjacent to Wilkinson County, Mississippi
      Adams County (196)  
      Amite County (16)  
      Franklin County (5)  
      Concordia Parish, Louisiana (28)  
      East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana (60)  
      West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana (25)  
 
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1 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Centreville — Anne Moody — Mississippi Writers Trail —
A heroine of the Civil Rights Movement, Anne Moody was born in 1940 in Wilkinson County near Centreville. In her classic 1968 memoir, Coming of Age in Mississippi, she lucidly and eloquently articulates what it was like to grow up in . . . Map (db m193106) HM
2 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Centreville — Camp Van Dorn
Named for CSA General Earl Van Dorn, this U.S. Army Post served as a training camp from 1942-1945. The 99th ("Checkerboard") and the 63rd ("Blood and Fire") divisions trained here and fought in Europe, suffering over 10,000 casualties in such . . . Map (db m96276) HM
3 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Centreville — Midway Methodist Church
Nearby is the site of the original log cabin church established in 1811 by Matthew Bowman. Wm. Winans, circuit rider and leader in Miss. Methodism served as pastor, and in 1815, married Martha DuBose.Map (db m96035) HM
4 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Fort Adams — Smith Creek Mounds — Mississippi Mound Trail —
The Smith Creek site consists of three mounds surrounding a large plaza. Mound A is the site's largest monument, at over 30 feet. Mound B is a burial mound surrounded by a ditch or moat. Mound C, to the east, is eroding into Smith Creek; its . . . Map (db m96735) HM
5 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Lessley — Lessley Mound — Mississippi Mound Trail —
The Lessley site consists of one large, rectangular platform mound. Excavations in 2013 determined that the mound was built in two or more stages, beginning in the Late Coles Creek or Early Plaquemine Period, ca. AD 1100-1350. Based on excavated . . . Map (db m96644) HM
6 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Pinckneyville — Grave Of Oliver Pollock
Pollock, an Irish merchant in Spanish New Orleans, served in that city as Commercial Agent for the Continental Congress & helped finance the American Revolution with his fortune. He died at Pinckneyville, 1832.Map (db m93634) HM
7 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 503 Commercial Row — c. 1840
Once housed an 1842 saddle shop, an 1886 dry goods store, and an 1888 doctor's office. In 1920's local telephone office was upstairs.Map (db m143450) HM
8 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 513 Commercial Row — c. 1840
Building best known for Sarphie's Jewelry Store opened in 1896 by watchmaker Joseph Sarphie. He sold early Woodville postcards.Map (db m143870) HM
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9 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 525 Commercial Row — c. 1900
A boarding house and a wholesale grocery once operated here. Next door was Gabe Kann's Store, razed in 1959, for a new post office.Map (db m144002) HM
10 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 543-557 Commercial Row — c. 1830
Businesses that once operated here were a clock maker's, a beauty shop, a pool hall and a law office. Nearby stood Buckner's Tavern.Map (db m143323) HM
11 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Avenue of Magnolias
This Avenue of Magnolias is dedicated to Jefferson Davis President of the Confederacy by The Woodville Civic Club, Inc. and The Davis Family Association Rosemont Plantation Planted March 1979 Map (db m137267)
12 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Bachelor Quarters — 1840's
Once a four-room cottage built by Col. John South Lewis for his sons after Lewis purchased two-story brick home next door in 1836. PrivateMap (db m243357) HM
13 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Barber-Wallace House — 1922
Built by D.H. Wallace and wife Sarest. It replaced an 1820's raised cottage erected by Judge Leonard K. Barber and his wife Martha. PrivateMap (db m243361) HM
14 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Beaumont House Site — c. 1860
Two-story brick building once here, owned by Henry Butterworth. Bought 1867 by Betty B. Beaumont for Beaumont Boarding House.Map (db m143096) HM
15 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Beth Israel Cemetery
Jewish community flourished in Woodville 1820-1920. Est. cemetery 1848. Synagogue built on Natchez St. 1878, rebuilt 1896, burned 1930’s. Jewish community enriched Town’s economic/artistic life.Map (db m50908) HM
16 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Beth Israel Synagague
In 1876, the Woodville Hebrew Education Association constructed a small frame synagogue on this site that later became the Beth Israel Congregation. Emanuel Rosenfelder served as the first rabbi. After a fire in 1896, the synagogue . . . Map (db m130256) HM
17 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Bramlette House — c. 1889
Gothic-style residence built by attorney Capt. David Clay Bramlette for his wife, Olivia Jane Ratcliffe. Still owned by their descendants. PrivateMap (db m243346) HM
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18 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Bramlette Law Office — c. 1880
Two-room law office built by attorney Capt. David Clay Bramlette and owned by three generations of his family.Map (db m144000) HM
19 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Branch Banking House — c. 1819
Originally branch of the Bank of the State of Mississppi and believed to be the oldest bank building in the state. Today houses the African-American Museum.Map (db m130488) HM
20 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Brannan House — c. 1840
Typical antebellum cottage with center hall dividing four rooms. Two later additions. Once home of 'Miss Sallye' Brannan. PrivateMap (db m243370) HM
21 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Carnot Posey Home
Built c. 1845, and home of Carnot Posey, 1st Lieut., Miss. Rifles, Mexican War, and Confed. Brig-General. Wounded at Bristoe Station, Va., and d. Nov. 13, 1863. Buried Univ. of Virginia.Map (db m93457) HM
22 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Cohen House — Early 1800's
Built as a tavern and later enlarged into a home. Two-story brick kitchen dependency dated 1819. Cohen family lived here 1870-1945. PrivateMap (db m143858) HM
23 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Cumbo House — 1928
Built by W.J. Smith as home for his daughter and son-in-law, Alma and David Cumbo. Still owned by Cumbo descendents. PrivateMap (db m243356) HM
24 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — D'Aquila Service Station — 1946
Built by Milton D'Aquila and operated for many years with his brother, Carl. Station retains vintage look and 1940's features.Map (db m143116) HM
25 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Dr. Casey Office — c. 1890
Built as medical office by Dr. J. P. Casey, later moved from Natchez Street and used as a law office by Clay Bramlette Tucker, PrivateMap (db m243364) HM
26 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Dreyfus House — c.1880
Queen Anne style. Owned by prominent Jewish businessman Nathan Dreyus. In 1990 house was turned to face Sligo Street. PrivateMap (db m243374) HM
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27 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Feltus-Catchings Home — c. 1820
Federal residence believed built by future Mississippi governor Abram M. Scott (served 1832-1833). Later occupied by Feltus and Catchings families. PrivateMap (db m243365) HM
28 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Fort Adams
Twenty mi. west, called Davion's Rock by French. Loftus Heights by British. U.S. Fort, 1798, named for John Adams. "Man Without a Country," Phillip Nolan was once stationed here.Map (db m93850) HM
29 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Gorney House — 1890's
Once home of German native Thomas Gorney, the town's only shoemaker for many years. His tiny shop stood near the street. PrivateMap (db m243352) HM
30 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Gustav Wettlin Building — 1900
Built by early businessman Wettlin, a native of Germany, for his mercantile business. Later divided into three separate sections.Map (db m143328) HM
31 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Habig House — c.1805
Believed to be one of oldest local homes. Fine example of Gothic Revival Cottage. Henry Habig, local blacksmith, bought it in 1857[?] Private.Map (db m243347) HM
32 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Hillside — c. 1820
Federal home built by Hugh Connell and owned for many years by the George Argue family. PrivateMap (db m199184) HM
33 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Holly Hill — 1939
Built by Alfred Best, purchased in 1953 by Adolph and Lucy Ayres Treppendahl. Restored after 1989 fire and later enlarged.Map (db m199491) HM
34 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Isaac Hart House — c. 1890
Built by early Jewish businessman Isaac Hart, who settled here in 1864. House retains many original features, including mantels. PrivateMap (db m143869) HM
35 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Jacob Cohen Cottage — 1800's
Built by prominent Jewish businessman Jacob Cohen who lived next door. Cottage used for rentals, an office, later an antique shop.Map (db m143731) HM
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36 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — John William Goddard House — c. 1872
Raised story-and-a-half structure built by local carpenter Goddard. Paneled facade treatment considered unique. PrivateMap (db m243349) HM
37 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Levin Wailes Magruder House — 1905
Built by Dr. Magruder as typical two-story Victorian cottage. Second floor destroyed by fire in 1948. Extensively altered in 1950's. PrivateMap (db m243366) HM
38 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Lewis Family Cemetery — c. 1824
Col. John South Lewis gave land for the Methodist church to be built in 1824 and reserved this plot. Tall shaft marks his grave.Map (db m130546) HM
39 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Martens House — c. 1889
Built by M. Benedict and purchased by Fred Martens, resected builder of buggies and carriages. His family lived here until 2013. PrivateMap (db m243372) HM
40 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Metzger House — 1830
Federal-style residence owned by August Metzger for many years. He operated a store in brick building next door. PrivateMap (db m199206) HM
41 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Metzger-Bryan House — c. 1892
Built by German-Jewish merchant August Metzger, Purchased in 1924 by Thomas M. Bryan and Lotta Ventress Bryan. PrivateMap (db m243355) HM
42 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Miller-Townsend Cottage — 1890's
Owned for many years by William J. Miller, county circuit clerk. House later extensively restored by Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Townsend. PrivateMap (db m144003) HM
43 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Miss Lizzie's Home — 1890
Early resident of this two-story frame house was “Miss Lizzie” Johnson. A Carter family later purchased it. Side wing added in 1960's. PrivateMap (db m243373) HM
44 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Montfort House — c. 1930
Typical 1930's style bungalow built by Woodville dentist Dr. Woodson Wren Montfort. Still owned by his family. PrivateMap (db m144018)
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45 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Morgan Cottage — 1926
Built by "Mr. Will" Morgan for his mother, Mrs. Annie Morgan, and aunt, Miss Stella Morgan. Has original mantels and high ceilings. PrivateMap (db m144016) HM
46 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Morgan-Babers House — c. 1900
Turn-of-the-century house built by "Mr. Will" Morgan and his wife Emma. Later owned by their niece and nephew, Jane and Pete Babers. PrivateMap (db m144017) HM
47 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Morris Rothschild House — c. 1880
Built by Jewish businessman Rothschild for an employee. Bought by Dr. Charles E. Catchings, Sr., in 1898 and still owned by his descendants. PrivateMap (db m243363) HM
48 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Noble House — c. 1845
Built by Henry Noble, county sheriff after Civil War. House is two rooms deep, with wide gallery cross the front, sits sideways to the street.Map (db m199303) HM
49 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Oaklawn — c. 1832
Neo-classical home with Federal millwork. Built by Dr. Thomas Lynne and later owned for many years by Lewis family. PrivateMap (db m199299) HM
50 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — O'Donnell House — 1962
Small frame cottage built by J.E. and ‘Blue Eyes’ O' Donnell. Later owned by Miss Louise Dittmann of Pleasant Valley Plantation. PrivateMap (db m243358) HM
51 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Bank of Woodville — 1900
Served as Bank of Woodville for 10 years, then as Commercial Bank until 1963. Originally had two front corner entrances.Map (db m130490) HM
52 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Catchings Clinic — 1936
Built by Dr. Charles E. Catchings, Jr. who practiced medicine here for half a century until his death in 1985.Map (db m199160) HM
53 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Chisholm Boarding House — c. 1840
Greek Revival residence, believed built by Connell family. Purchased in 1926 by Mrs. Josephine Hayes Chisholm and run by her. PrivateMap (db m143803) HM
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54 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Christian Church Parsonage — c. 1875
In 1918, Mrs. Frances Johns Woodruff willed this house and its contents for use as church parsonage. It remained in use until 2005. PrivateMap (db m130520) HM
55 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Cumbo Variety Store — c. 1910
Originally built by Rosario Flaccomio as a small grocery, cafe, and shoe shop, the business was purchased in 1928 by David Cumbo.Map (db m144032) HM
56 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Joseph Homestead — c. 1853
Federal-style home with original four rooms and hallway, later enlarged by several additions. PrivateMap (db m243354) HM
57 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Rosso House — c. 1900
Built by Salvatore 'Sam' Rosso for his family. Rosso had numerous local businesses, a cafe, the ice house, a theatre, and a bottling plant. PrivateMap (db m243369) HM
58 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Woodville Hotel — c. 1840
Built as a one-story row of five stores, with a second floor added in the 1920's as a 15-room hotel.Map (db m143449) HM
59 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Planters Hardware Company — c. 1900
Originally established as Planters' Mercantile Co. Became Planters Hardware in 1947, under Frank Bell, until it was closed in 2010.Map (db m143535) HM
60 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Plitt House — 1860
Built by Louis Plitt, early maker of leather goods and a saloon keeper. Home remains in the hands of Plitt descendants to this day. Private.Map (db m243350) HM
61 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Polk's Meat Market — c. 1900
Associated with prominent African-American citizen Jim Johnson, who operated meat market and owned 700-acre plantation. Died in 1932.Map (db m143342) HM
62 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Rabbi's Home — c. 1880
Queen Anne residence for Beth Israel Synagogue which stood on corner until 1920's. Noted for Menorah-like brackets on columns. PrivateMap (db m130493) HM
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63 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Redhead Home — c. 1900
Original story-and-a-half house moved here on rollers in 1947 by Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Redhead, who added rooms and side porch. PrivateMap (db m243362) HM
64 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Rosemont
Jefferson Davis' boyhood home. Built 1810, by father, Samuel Davis. First schooling in log cabin here. Jane Cook Davis, his mother, died here in 1845 and is buried here with others of family.Map (db m96500) HM
65 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Sam Rosso Building — c. 1900
Built by enterprising businessman Salvatore Rosso as a popular restaurant. His family later established a grocery and meat market here.Map (db m143341) HM
66 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Schloss-Rothschild Building — 1869
Mercantile structure built by Morris Rothschild. Later joined by Lee J. Schloss as business partner.Map (db m175817) HM
67 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Sessions House — 1846
Home has original columned front gallery, mantels, millwork, plaster walls, jib windows and rear wings. Brick wings added in 1900. PrivateMap (db m243375) HM
68 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Sims-Gonsoulin House — c.1880's
Small cottage occupied for many years by the James H. Sims family. Later owned by Tina and Charles Gonsoulin. PrivateMap (db m243371) HM
69 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — St. Joseph's Church — c. 1873
Catholics met in private homes before church built and dedicated in 1873. First resident priest came in 1905.Map (db m199455) HM
70 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — St. Paul's Church
Founded in 1823 by Jas. A. Fox. Oldest Episcopal structure (1824) in state & reputedly W. of Alleghenies. Organ installed 1827. Here in 1829 first Episcopal priest ordained in state, John P. Porter. Mother of Jefferson Davis a member.Map (db m93479) HM
71 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — St. Paul's Rectory — c. 1820
Older than the church structure, believed to be early plantation house moved here after church was built. PrivateMap (db m199320) HM
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72 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Star of David House — c. 1880
House was first moved years ago to Hwy. 61, then to this site in 1983. Star of David in dormer denotes early Jewish ownership. PrivateMap (db m243368) HM
73 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Stutzman Blacksmith Shop
Built in late 1800's by Joseph Stutzman, son of blacksmith Jacob Stutzman. Believed last surviving blacksmith shop in region.Map (db m199189) HM
74 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Stutzman House — Early 1800's
Believed second oldest house in Woodville with 12-inch-thick brick walls, original floors and slate roof. PrivateMap (db m199204) HM
75 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — The Little House — 1930's
One of three residences built side-by-side by Mrs. Eva McGraw and later owned by her daughter, Mrs. Thelma Allred Sessions. PrivateMap (db m130545) HM
76 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — The Woodville Republican
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.Map (db m94552) HM
77 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Twin Houses — c. 1885
Queen Anne-style homes built by close friends and prominent Jewish businessmen Isaac Sinclair Joseph (left) and Lee C. Schloss (right). PrivateMap (db m201233) HM
78 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Van Eaton House — c. 1820
Greek-Revival home begun in 1820, with later additions in 1840 and 1890. Judge Henry Van Eaten lived here 1866-1894. PrivateMap (db m130548) HM
79 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Walker House — 1820
Small cottage may be oldest home in Woodville. Built by. Col. John South Lewis. PrivateMap (db m243348) HM
80 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Wax House — c. 1898
Eastlake-style residence built by Kess Johnson, later used as parsonage for Woodville Methodist Church PrivateMap (db m243359) HM
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81 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — West Feliciana Railroad
The West Feliciana Railroad line was built in this area between 1828 and 1842 to haul cotton from Woodville to the Bayou Sara Landing on the Mississippi River. The West Feliciana Railroad was the first line chartered in Mississippi, in 1831, and the . . . Map (db m93718) HM
82 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Wilkinson County Courthouse — 1903
Beaux Arts structure designed by Texas architect James Riely Gordon. Replaced 1829 two-story Federal building and an earlier structure.Map (db m130439) HM
83 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Wilkinson County Museum — c. 1834
Originally office and banking house of the West Feliciana Railroad. Today headquarters of Woodville Civic Club.Map (db m143739) HM
84 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Wilkinson County War Memorial
Erected by the citizens of Wilkinson County in honor of all those who served in World War I - II and dedicated to those who gave their lives that freedom might live This monument also honors those of the following wars . . . Map (db m93333) WM
85 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — William Grant Still
The dean of African-American composers and one of the greatest classical musicians in American history, Still was born near Woodville on May 11, 1895. In 1930, Still composed Afro-American Symphony, a blues-influenced work. Troubled Island was his . . . Map (db m93502) HM
86 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Woodruff-Tucker House — 1876
Greek Revival residence built by Milton Woodruff, later owned by Wm. Tucker family. Center hallway is 16 feet high with original molding.Map (db m144019)
87 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Woodville
Chartered in 1811. Was Jefferson Davis' boyhood home. Gen. Poindexter lived here. West Feleciana R.R., begun by Edward McGehee in 1831. was first in state and second in Miss. Valley.Map (db m93496) HM
88 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 94 — Woodville Blues
Musicians from Woodville demonstrate the breadth of the blues’s influence on American music. Composer William Grant Still incorporated the blues into his “Afro-American Symphony,” while the innovative saxophonist Lester . . . Map (db m50907) HM
89 Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Woodville Presbyterian Church — 1893
Replaced original 1840 brick church that collapsed in 1891 after a severe storm. Congregation built present building on same site.Map (db m130489) HM
 
 
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