Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wayne County, Mississippi
Waynesboro is the county seat for Wayne County
Adjacent to Wayne County, Mississippi
Clarke County(4) ► Greene County(4) ► Jasper County(3) ► Jones County(13) ► Perry County(2) ► Choctaw County, Alabama(3) ► Washington County, Alabama(11) ►
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One of the oldest Piney Woods settlements. Many of Scotch-Irish pioneers held Georgia grants. Nearby RR bridge over Buckatunna Creek was scene of famous holdup in eighties by Burrows gang. — — Map (db m59305) HM
Born at Chicora, Mississippi, in February 1898, Ira Platt Swift graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1919. Decorated many times for distinguished service, Swift commanded combat units in Europe in World War II and in the Korean War. His last . . . — — Map (db m80377) HM
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Jesse Otto Rodgers (1911-1973) born near Waynesboro, first cousin to Jimmie Rodgers, began singing on Mexican border radio stations after relocating to Texas. He wrote songs and recorded for Bluebird Records in the mid-1930s, . . . — — Map (db m80349) HM
Open here from 1911 to 1938 offering education, work, and practical experience to the rural youth of the county. Boasted classrooms, boys' and girls' dorms, dairy herd and barn, and cultivated fields. — — Map (db m80376) HM
Clinch Gray, son of Thomas Gray, who was council to the Crown in 1765, Virginia State Legislator 1779-1794, Tennessee lawyer and legislator 1795-1829.
Clinch Gray, accompanied by Fann Crease settled at this site in 1805.
In 1811, he was . . . — — Map (db m80365) HM
To facilitate travel between Wayne Co., Miss. and points west, W.C.C. Dyess built here the first bridge over the Buckatunna River, 1868-70. It continued in use until 1912. Dyess homestead 200 ft. N.W. — — Map (db m80368) HM
In 1962, the First State Bank in Waynesboro became the first bank in Mississippi to open an auto bank offering drive-up window service. The idea originated with bank president and later chairman W.D. Mangum. Approved by the state bank comptroller . . . — — Map (db m80369) HM
First Baptist Church, originally named Salem Baptist Church, was organized in 1806 near Patton’s Creek, approximately 1½ miles southeast of town. The congregation moved to this site in 1895 and built a wood frame church. The name was officially . . . — — Map (db m80373) HM
The First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro was established in 1858 by John C. Patton as a Methodist Protestant Church. Their first sanctuary, a two-story wood frame building shared with a local Masonic Lodge, was built the same year. The church . . . — — Map (db m80371) HM
This family was estab. in Wayne County by Clinch Gray, a native of North Carolina. He immigrated to this region in 1808, one yr. before the Co. was organ. within the Mississippi Terr. Gray signed Miss.'s first const. in 1817. He was buried here, . . . — — Map (db m80359) HM
Lt. Lindsey was awarded the 100th Congressional Medal of Honor given in World War II. Presented by Pres. Truman, Lindsey was the only recipient to ever receive the award before a Joint Session of the Congress. — — Map (db m80370) HM
8 mi. NE, on Bucatunna Creek. Organized with 11 members, March 31, 1821, in John Keahey home. Moved to McCrae & Britton area about 1840. First Presbyterian Church in Wayne Co. — — Map (db m80366) HM
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Wayne County's
loving tribute
to the
noble men
who marched
neath the flag
of the
Stars and Bars
Left Side
Furl that banner
true' tis gory,
yet' tis wreathed
around with glory,
and' twill live . . . — — Map (db m80386) WM
Dedicated to the memory
of
all citizens
of
Wayne County Mississippi
who gave their lives
in the service
of our country
1917 — 1975
"If ye break faith we
shall have died in vain"
World War I . . . — — Map (db m80387) WM
About one mile to the west. Site of Patton’s Fort, 1813. Chartered 1818. Near old road from Natchez to Ga. Became a thriving trade center, serving as county seat until 1867. — — Map (db m80378) HM
Born 1780 in S.C. First signer of petition in 1808 to form Wayne Co. from Miss. Territory. Served in several Wayne County courts. State’s 2nd Lt. Governor 1820-1822. Died May 3, 1830, at Winchester. Brd. 6/10 mi. SW in S33~T8N~R6W. — — Map (db m80380) HM
