Historical Markers in Picayune

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Historical Markers in Picayune

1 ► Mississippi, Pearl River County, Picayune — The "Hancock Rebels" —

Organized in March 1862 by Capt. D.B. Seal at Hobolochitto (now Picayune), the "Hancock Rebels" became Co. C, 38th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. Seeing action at Corinth, Iuka, and Vicksburg, the unit was mounted in 1864 and served under Nathan B. . . . — — Map (db m49065) HM

2 ► Mississippi, Pearl River County, Picayune — Pearl River County - Area Confederate Companies —

Pearl River County was formed after the Civil War from portions of Hancock and Marion Counties. The following Confederate military units were formed in those two parent counties of Pearl River County. Hancock County: Capt. Robards' Company . . . — — Map (db m103258) HM

3 ► Mississippi, Pearl River County, Picayune — Picayune —

Lumber and tung-oil center. Named for N.O. newspaper edited by former local resident, Eliza Jane Nicholson, famed as poet (Pearl Rivers) and pioneer in opening of journalism to women. — — Map (db m103251) HM

4 ► Mississippi, Pearl River County, Picayune — Picayune Colored High School —

Picayune's first public high school for African Americans was established here in 1918. John Prentiss (J.P.) Johnson served as principal from 1943 to 1950, when a new school was constructed at another location in Picayune. He continued as . . . — — Map (db m149632) HM

5 ► Mississippi, Pearl River County, Picayune — Pinecote Pavilion —

Dedicated on November 23, 1986, the Pinecote Pavilion was built by the family of L.O. Crosby, Jr. (1907-1978) as a memorial to his legacy. Crosby was a noted forestry figure, philanthropist, and civic leader who held a deep love for nature. . . . — — Map (db m149700) HM

6 ► Mississippi, Pearl River County, Picayune — Southern Railroad Logo —

The Logo symbolizes the Southern Railroad which took over the rail system from New Orleans and Northeastern Railroads on or about 1915. The Logo was initially placed in Picayune in 1917 where it remained until it was damaged by construction in 2008. . . . — — Map (db m103396) HM

7 ► Mississippi, Pearl River County, Picayune — Tank Car CROX 2027 —

Tank Car CROX 2027 was originally owned by Crosby Chemical Company, then sold to Arizona Chemical Company. When Arizona Chemical closed it was donated to the City of Picayune. The track on which it is located on is an original spur dating back to . . . — — Map (db m103250) HM

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