On July 1, 1862, Union cavalry under Col. Philip H. Sheridan was attacked by a larger force under Confederate General James Chalmers. During the engagement, Sheridan divided his command and launched an attack in front, rear, and left flanks, driving . . . — — Map (db m155393) HM
Site bought by B.B. Boone, G.W. Williams and W.P Curlee from Chickasaw Le-Ho-Yea. Named for pioneer R.H. Boone, a descendant of Daniel Boone. Chartered 1873 and made co. seat of newly formed Prentiss County. — — Map (db m155397) HM
At this site, on December 22, 1950, seven members of Co. B, 198th Tank Battalion, Mississippi National Guard, were killed in an explosion and fire at the Booneville Armory. The men were preparing for active duty. Their deaths are considered the . . . — — Map (db m155394) HM
On May 30, 1862, a Union brigade under the command of Col. W.L. Elliott of the Second Iowa Cavalry advanced to Booneville. Entering town at daybreak, the Federals destroyed the depot and a large train loaded with munitions and equipment and . . . — — Map (db m89043) HM
E. 1 block, Generals S.D. Lee and N.G. Forrest met on night of June 9, 1864 to plan Battle of Brice's Crossroads, where Federals under S.D. Sturgis & B.H. Grierson were routed. — — Map (db m155391) HM
The Blackland Methodist Episcopal Church,
South was founded in 1857 by Rev. Joseph M.
Wells (1811-1896). Originally located 100 yards
north, the Blackland Methodist Church was
dismantled and rebuilt here in 1933. After the
congregation was . . . — — Map (db m219966) HM
Established ca. 1848. Present site donated by Blake Rinehart. Named for a church in Bostic. N.C., and located two miles north of this site until 1914. A church school was operated until 1923. Prominent pastors include E.B. Reynolds (1848-49), Prier . . . — — Map (db m219965) HM
