On U.S. 80 at Balls Ferry Road (Georgia Route 112), on the left when traveling east on U.S. 80.
Traditional Indian village site and burial grounds.
Early white settlement and haven for refugee families in 1812 Indian alarms. — — Map (db m39113) HM
On Jackson Street at Macon Road, on the right when traveling west on Jackson Street.
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
Near Jackson Street just south of Milledgeville Road (Georgia Route 243), on the left when traveling east.
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
On Macon Road at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north on Macon Road.
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
On Gordon Highway (Georgia Route 57) 0.2 miles east of Gray Highway (Georgia Route 18), on the right when traveling east.
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 Macon Road at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north on Macon Road.
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 Macon Road at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north on Macon Road.
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
On Macon Road at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling north on Macon Road.
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
On West Main Street (Georgia Route 57) at Bacon Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
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 West Main Street (Georgia Route 57) at Macon Road, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
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 East Main Street (Georgia Route 57) 0 miles east of Bacon Street, on the left.
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
On Kenneth W. Birdsong Highway (Georgia Route 57) at Bacon Street (Old U.S. 441), on the right when traveling east on Kenneth W. Birdsong Highway.
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
Near Balls Ferry Road, 0.4 miles east of Georgia Route 57.
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 Irwinton Road (Georgia Route 57) at Old Balls Ferry Road, on the right when traveling west on Irwinton Road.
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
On Court Lord Highway (State Highway 112) 1 mile south of Liberty Church Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Georgia Route 112, 0 miles north of Pineview Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Balls Ferry Road, 0.4 miles east of Georgia Route 57.
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
On Irwinton Road (Georgia Route 57) at Main Street (County Route 112) on Irwinton Road.
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
On West Park Street North north of West Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Old Mississippi 33 (State Highway 24) at State Highway 33, on the right when traveling east on Old Mississippi 33.
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
On State Highway 33, 0.3 miles north of Thomas Lane, on the left when traveling north.
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
On State Highway 24, 0.5 miles north of Millbrook Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On State Highway 24 west of Pleasant Valley Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Pinckneyville / Ft. Adams Pond Road, 0.5 miles south of Woodstock Road, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Commercial Row east of Royal Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Commercial Row east of Depot Street, on the right when traveling west.
Building best known for Sarphie's Jewelry Store opened in 1896 by watchmaker Joseph Sarphie. He sold early Woodville postcards. — — Map (db m143870) HM
On Commercail Row east of Royal Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Commercial Row east of Royal Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Highway 61, 0.2 miles north of Louisiana/Mississippi State Line, on the right when traveling north.
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)
On Church Street south of 2nd Street South, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Wallace Drive at College Street on Wallace Drive.
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
On Sligo Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Bank Street at South Natchez Street, on the left when traveling west on Bank Street.
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
On Water Street at Prentiss Highway, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
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
On Bank Street west of Royal Oak Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
On 2nd South Street at First West Street South, on the left when traveling west on 2nd South Street.
Typical antebellum cottage with center hall
dividing four rooms. Two later additions.
Once home of 'Miss Sallye' Brannan.
Private — — Map (db m243370) HM
On Church Street south of Second South Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) east of Church Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Royal Oak Street at Commercial Row, on the right when traveling south on Royal Oak Street.
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
On 1st South Street at Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on 1st South Street.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Boston Row, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Main Street (Mississippi Route 24) at Sligo Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) near First West Street South, on the right when traveling east.
Built by early businessman Wettlin, a native of Germany, for his mercantile business. Later divided into three separate sections. — — Map (db m143328) HM
On Water Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) east of Natchez Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by early Jewish businessman Isaac Hart, who settled here in 1864. House retains many original features, including mantels. Private — — Map (db m143869) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On 1st South Street at Depot Street, on the left when traveling west on 1st South Street.
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
On Sligo Street south of Main Street (State Highway 24), on the right when traveling south.
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
On Natchez Street South north of Bank Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Natchez Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Sligo Street, 0.1 miles south of Main Street (Mississippi Route 24), on the right when traveling south.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Natchez Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) east of Natchez Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Depot Street at 2nd South Street, on the right when traveling south on Depot Street.
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
On Church Street south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On College Street east of Church Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Natchez Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Natchez Street South south of Bank Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Boston Row near Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On 2nd South Street west of Depot Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) near First West Street South, on the right when traveling east.
Originally established as Planters' Mercantile Co. Became Planters Hardware in 1947, under Frank Bell, until it was closed in 2010. — — Map (db m143535) HM
On Main Street (Mississippi Route 24) 0.2 miles east of Picneyville Road, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Boston Row at Main Street (State Highway 24), on the right when traveling north on Boston Row.
Associated with prominent African-American citizen Jim Johnson, who operated meat market and owned 700-acre plantation. Died in 1932. — — Map (db m143342) HM
On Natchez Street South south of Bank Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Church Street at Depot Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
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
On State Highway 24, 0.2 miles east of Flowers Lane, on the left when traveling east.
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
On Main Street (State Highway 24) east of First West Street South, on the right when traveling east.
Built by enterprising businessman Salvatore Rosso as a popular restaurant. His family later established a grocery and meat market here. — — Map (db m143341) HM
On Sligo Street south of 3rd South Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Church Street at First South Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
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
On 2nd South Street east of Depot Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On Church Street north of Depot Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Depot Street south of Second Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On 1st. S. Street west of 1st W. Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
On U.S. 61 south of Jackson Louisiana Road, on the right when traveling north.
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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