On Richburg Road at Sullivan Kilrain Road, on the right when traveling north on Richburg Road.
The last bare knuckle prize fight was fought here on Richburg Hill July 8, 1889.
John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in the seventy fifth round to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain were both . . . — — Map (db m118378) HM
On West Main Street (State Highway 13) at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Area to south, originally part of French Louisiana became W. Florida under England & Spain. After West Florida Revolution annexed by U.S. & in 1812 added to Miss. Territory. — — Map (db m97104) HM
On Shelby Speights Road west of Weems Street, on the right when traveling west.
Scene of destructive tornado on April 24, 1908. Forty-seven people were killed and more than 300 injured. Over half of the homes were destroyed. Property damage was great. — — Map (db m118379) HM
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