Traditional Indian village site and burial grounds.
Early white settlement and haven for refugee families in 1812 Indian alarms. — — Map (db m39113) HM
Station Number 17 on the Central Railroad of Georgia, Gordon was named for. William W. Gordon, first president of the Central Railroad (and grandfather of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA). It was a strategic point . . . — — Map (db m103218) HM
Central of Georgia Railway, laid 1st tracks through Gordon in 1840. 1st passenger train through 1846. Regular stop for Nancy Hanks. May have been the site of a wayside hospital in 1862 operated by women of Gordon. Depot burned in 1864 — . . . — — Map (db m164683) HM
J. Rufus Kelly, 18, was a member of Co. B, 14th Ga. Infantry, Confederate Army. At Jericho Ford, Va. when the 14th had orders to fall back, young Kelly kept advancing, waving his hat and rifle and urging his comrades to come on. When the retreat . . . — — Map (db m41743) HM
Ramah Primitive Baptist Church on the South Fork of Commissioner’s Creek was constituted June 10, 1809 by the Brethren Gaylord and McGinty with ten members. Educational, social, and cultural affairs of the community centered around affairs of the . . . — — Map (db m41697) HM
On Nov. 20, 1864, Maj. Gen. H. C. Wayne, Adjutant General of Georgia, found that telegraphic communications with Macon had been cut by the Right Wing of Gen. Sherman’s Army [US], which had left Atlanta on Nov. 15th on its destructive March to the . . . — — Map (db m41747) HM
On Nov. 21, 1864, with the arrival of Smith’s Division, 17th Corps, preceded by the 1st Alabama Cavalry [US] which met with only sporadic resistance, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman’s army, which had left Atlanta on Nov. 15th . . . — — Map (db m41746) HM
In July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman’s army [US] closed in on Atlanta. Finding its fortifications “too strong to assault and too extensive to invest,” he sought to force its fall by sending Maj. Gen George Stoneman, with three cavalry . . . — — Map (db m41745) HM
Graduate Mercer University
Member General Assembly, House and Senate
President Senate
Trustee Georgia School Technology
Author of Elders-Carswell School Law
Champion of Eleemosynary Institutions
Benefactor of Confederate Veterans and . . . — — Map (db m41910) HM
On the night of Nov. 23, 1864, Hq. 17th Corps [US], Maj. Gen. F. P. Blair, USA, was established at McIntyre (old Station No. 16, CRR), 2 miles NE, after moving forward from Gordon (old No. 17) where the Left Wing of Gen. Sherman’s Army had . . . — — Map (db m41811) HM
On Nov. 15th, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications with the North, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, began his March to the Sea. His army [US] moved in two wings. The Left Wing marched east from Atlanta in two columns, to feint at . . . — — Map (db m41863) HM
This County was created by Acts of the Legislature May 11, 1803 and Dec. 7, 1805. It is named for James Wilkinson, Revolutionary General, and formed from part of the lands acquired from the Creeks by the Treaty of Fort Wilkinson (on the Oconee) at . . . — — Map (db m41869) HM
An Ancient Ford Four Hundred Yards
Below This Point Was A Crossing Of
The Upper Uchee Indian Trail, Along
Which Marched Early Traders And
Military Expeditions. A Ferry Was Built
And Maintained There By John Ball
Prior To . . . — — Map (db m127230) HM
On Nov. 24, 1864, the 1st Alabama Cavalry [Union] reached Ball’s Ferry (1/4 mile N) to secure it for the passage of the Left Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of Gen. Sherman’s army [Union], which had left Atlanta on Nov. 15th on its destructive March to . . . — — Map (db m107231) HM
Near this site is the plantation and grave site of John Hatcher, Georgia patriot, Revolutionary War soldier and statesman. From 1780 to 1800 he served in Candler’s Refugee Regiment of Richmond County, the Georgia Militia, Carr’s Rangers of Burke . . . — — Map (db m13080) HM
To honor the memory of
Robert Toombs
July 2, 1810 – Dec. 15, 1885
United States Senator
Secretary of State, C.S.A.
Patriot and Statesman
For whom the town of Toombsboro is named — — Map (db m41908) HM
Ball's Ferry, named for John Ball, a Revolutionary War soldier, operated on the Oconee River from about 1806 until 1939. The quiet ferry crossing became a battleground in November 1864.
Henry C. Wayne, Georgia's Inspector and Adjutant General, . . . — — Map (db m127161) HM
Toomsboro on November 22nd 1864 the left wing (15th and 17th corps of Major O.O. Howard. USA) of the General Sherman's army which had left Atlanta on November 15th on its destructive march to the sea began moving from Gordon to the Oconee River the . . . — — Map (db m208060) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Building best known for Sarphie's Jewelry Store opened in 1896 by watchmaker Joseph Sarphie. He sold early Woodville postcards. — — Map (db m143870) HM
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
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
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)
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.
Private — — Map (db m243357) HM
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.
Private — — Map (db m243361) HM
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
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
Gothic-style residence built by attorney Capt. David Clay Bramlette for his wife, Olivia Jane Ratcliffe. Still owned by their descendants.
Private — — Map (db m243346) HM
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
Typical antebellum cottage with center hall
dividing four rooms. Two later additions.
Once home of 'Miss Sallye' Brannan.
Private — — Map (db m243370) HM
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
Built as a tavern and later enlarged into a home. Two-story brick kitchen dependency dated 1819. Cohen family lived here 1870-1945. Private — — Map (db m143858) HM
Built as medical office by Dr. J. P. Casey,
later moved from Natchez Street and used
as a law office by Clay Bramlette Tucker,
Private — — Map (db m243364) HM
Federal residence believed built by future Mississippi governor Abram M. Scott (served 1832-1833). Later occupied by Feltus and Catchings families. Private — — Map (db m243365) HM
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
Once home of German native Thomas Gorney,
the town's only shoemaker for many years.
His tiny shop stood near the street.
Private — — Map (db m243352) HM
Built by early businessman Wettlin, a native of Germany, for his mercantile business. Later divided into three separate sections. — — Map (db m143328) HM
Believed to be one of oldest local houses. Fine example of Gothic Revival Cottage. Henry Habig, local blacksmith, bought it in 1867.
Private. — — Map (db m243347) HM
Built by early Jewish businessman Isaac Hart, who settled here in 1864. House retains many original features, including mantels. Private — — Map (db m143869) HM
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
Built by Dr. Magruder as typical two-story
Victorian cottage. Second floor destroyed
by fire in 1948. Extensively altered in 1950's.
Private — — Map (db m243366) HM
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
Built by M. Benedict and purchased by Fred Martens,
resected builder of buggies and carriages.
His family lived here until 2013.
Private — — Map (db m243372) HM
Owned for many years by William J. Miller, county circuit clerk. House later extensively restored by Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Townsend. Private — — Map (db m144003) HM
Early resident of this two-story frame house
was “Miss Lizzie” Johnson. A Carter family
later purchased it. Side wing added in 1960's.
Private — — Map (db m243373) HM
Built by "Mr. Will" Morgan for his mother, Mrs. Annie Morgan, and aunt, Miss Stella Morgan. Has original mantels and high ceilings. Private — — Map (db m144016) HM
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. Private — — Map (db m144017) HM
Built by Jewish businessman Rothschild for
an employee. Bought by Dr. Charles E. Catchings,
Sr., in 1898 and still owned by his descendants.
Private — — Map (db m243363) HM
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
Small frame cottage built by J.E. and ‘Blue Eyes’ O' Donnell. Later owned by Miss Louise Dittmann of Pleasant Valley Plantation.
Private — — Map (db m243358) HM
Greek Revival residence, believed built by Connell family. Purchased in 1926 by Mrs. Josephine Hayes Chisholm and run by her. Private — — Map (db m143803) HM
In 1918, Mrs. Frances Johns Woodruff willed this house and its contents for use as church parsonage. It remained in use until 2005. Private — — Map (db m130520) HM
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
Built by Salvatore 'Sam' Rosso for his family.
Rosso had numerous local businesses, a cafe,
the ice house, a theatre, and a bottling plant.
Private — — Map (db m243369) HM
Originally established as Planters' Mercantile Co. Became Planters Hardware in 1947, under Frank Bell, until it was closed in 2010. — — Map (db m143535) HM
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
Associated with prominent African-American citizen Jim Johnson, who operated meat market and owned 700-acre plantation. Died in 1932. — — Map (db m143342) HM
Queen Anne residence for Beth Israel Synagogue which stood on corner until 1920's. Noted for Menorah-like brackets on columns.
Private — — Map (db m130493) HM
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.
Private — — Map (db m243362) HM
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
Built by enterprising businessman Salvatore Rosso as a popular restaurant. His family later established a grocery and meat market here. — — Map (db m143341) HM
Home has original columned front gallery,
mantels, millwork, plaster walls, jib windows and
rear wings. Brick wings added in 1900.
Private — — Map (db m243375) HM
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
House was first moved years ago to Hwy. 61,
then to this site in 1983. Star of David in dormer
denotes early Jewish ownership.
Private — — Map (db m243368) HM
One of three residences built side-by-side by Mrs. Eva McGraw and later owned by her daughter, Mrs. Thelma Allred Sessions. Private — — Map (db m130545) HM
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
Queen Anne-style homes built by close friends and prominent Jewish businessmen Isaac Sinclair Joseph (left) and Lee C. Schloss (right). Private — — Map (db m201233) HM
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
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