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)
Jewish community flourished in Woodville 1820-1920. Est. cemetery 1848. Synagogue built on Natchez St. 1878, rebuilt 1896, burned 1930s. Jewish community enriched Towns 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
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
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
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
Built by early businessman Wettlin, a native of Germany, for his mercantile business. Later divided into three separate sections. — — Map (db m143328) 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
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
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
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 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
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
Originally established as Planters' Mercantile Co. Became Planters Hardware in 1947, under Frank Bell, until it was closed in 2010. — — Map (db m143535) 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
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
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
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
Beaux Arts structure designed by Texas architect James Riely Gordon. Replaced 1829 two-story Federal building and an earlier structure. — — Map (db m130439) HM
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
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
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)
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
Musicians from Woodville demonstrate the breadth of the bluess 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
Replaced original 1840 brick church that collapsed in 1891 after a severe storm. Congregation built present building on same site. — — Map (db m130489) HM
