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Brandon Cemetery

Brandon Cemetery (commonly referred to as Old Brandon Cemetery) is located in Brandon, Mississippi, northeast of the Downtown Brandon Historic District. It is an 8.8 acre cemetery originally platted in 1831. The cemetery contains over 1,000 marked graves, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. Description The cemetery is bordered by a cast-iron fence and a stand of magnolia trees. The earliest graves, from 1834, are located on the eastern side of the cemetery. Graves from 1854 can be found on the western side of the property. The center of the cemetery contains a monument and plot of Civil War era graves, erected by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, which contains the remains of over 200 Union and Confederate soldiers who fought in the Battle of Shiloh. One small mausoleum with a gabled roof contains the remains of members of an early local family. Other areas of the cemetery include family plots, marked by brick walls; graves of Yellow Fever epidemic victims; and un-inscribed headstones of unidentified early African American residents. The majority of the grave markers are rounded-top headstones. The cemetery also features a variety of ornate headstones; including statuary, sculptures and reliefs. Many of the decorative headstones incorporate symbols of fraternal organizations and religious imagery. Notable burials Patrick Henry (U.S. Congressman) Robert Lowry (governor) Anselm J. McLaurin Daisy McLaurin Stevens Current status The cemetery is considered active, as there are still plots available for sale. Recent efforts have been made to improve upkeep of the cemetery, including landscaping and new fencing. The cemetery can be viewed by the public during the day, from sunrise to sunset. References External links Brandon Cemetery at Find a Grave
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport

Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport (FAA LID: 1R7) is a public use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) northeast of the central business district of Brookhaven, a city in Lincoln County, Mississippi, United States. Owned by the City of Brookhaven, it is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility. The total cachement population of the two counties is about 46,000 people. Facilities and aircraft Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport covers an area of 146 acres (59 ha) at an elevation of 492 feet (150 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 4/22 with an asphalt surface measuring 5,000 by 75 feet (1,524 x 23 m). For the 12-month period ending June 12, 2012, the airport had 9,500 general aviation aircraft operations, an average of 26 per day. At that time there were 26 aircraft based at this airport: 62% single-engine, 19% ultralight, 15% multi-engine, and 4% helicopter. See also List of airports in Mississippi References External links Aerial image as of February 1996 from USGS The National Map FAA Terminal Procedures for 1R7, effective July 9, 2026 Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for 1R7 AirNav airport information for 1R7 FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for 1R7
G. V. Montgomery Airport

G. V. Montgomery Airport (FAA LID: 2M4) is a city-owned, public-use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) south of the central business district of Forest, a city in Scott County, Mississippi, United States. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility. Facilities and aircraft G. V. Montgomery Airport covers an area of 87 acres (35 ha) at an elevation of 517 feet (158 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 16/34 with an asphalt surface measuring 3,600 by 75 feet (1,097 x 23 m). For the 12-month period ending April 5, 2012, the airport had 5,460 general aviation aircraft operations, an average of 14 per day. At that time there were two single-engine aircraft based at this airport. See also List of airports in Mississippi References External links Aerial image as of January 1996 from USGS The National Map Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for 2M4 AirNav airport information for 2M4 FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for 2M4
Homochitto National Forest

Homochitto National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in southwestern Mississippi comprising 191,839 acres (776.34 km2). In the mid-1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began reforestation of the area and developing a system of roadways and recreational areas. Geography In descending order of land area the forest is located in parts of: Franklin County, Amite County, Wilkinson County, Adams County, Jefferson County, Lincoln County, Copiah County Flora and fauna The flora of the Homochitto National Forest consists of about 850 species of vascular plants. The rivers and streams of the forest are rather poor in bivalve diversity, but at least eight species of freshwater mussels are known, with perhaps as many as 11 species possible. Three species of winter stoneflies have been collected from the Homochitto National Forest, including one that was later described as a new species, Allocapnia starki. Headquarters The forest is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, as are all six National Forests in Mississippi. There are local ranger district offices located in Meadville. See also List of national forests of the United States References
Forêt nationale d'Homochitto

La forêt nationale d'Homochitto (en anglais : Homochitto National Forest) est une aire protégée américaine dans les comtés d'Adams, Amite, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln et Wilkinson, au Mississippi. Cette forêt nationale a été créée le 20 juillet 1936. Liens externes Ressource relative à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System (en) Site officiel Portail du bois et de la forêt Portail de la conservation de la nature Portail du Mississippi
Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam

The Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam (formerly named Bay Springs Lock and Dam) is part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (popularly called the Tenn-Tom). It is located in south Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States, close to the Prentiss County line. It is the northernmost lock and dam on the Tenn-Tom, and was completed at a cost of US$75 million. The lock is the fourth-highest single lift lock in the United States, and raises and lowers barges 84 feet (26 m). The dam forms Bay Springs Lake. Originally named Bay Springs Lock and Dam, the structure was renamed for Jamie Whitten, who served Mississippi in the United States House of Representatives for over 50 years (as of 2008, Whitten had the longest tenure of any Representative in history). References "Bay Springs Lock and Dam". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2006-05-02. External links Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Mahned Bridge

The Mahned Bridge was constructed in 1903 and spans the Leaf River in Perry County, Mississippi. Around 1980, the bridge was removed from service and access was terminated. The bridge was declared a Mississippi Landmark in 1996 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. History The Mahned Bridge was constructed by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company as a prefabricated, one lane, iron truss structure. Completed in 1903, the bridge was one of the first to span the Leaf River in south Mississippi. The bridge derives its name from the nearby rural community of Mahned. Description Two iron trusses, Camelback and Pratt, comprise the main structure and are positioned on metal caissons filled with concrete. Overall length of the two truss spans is 335 feet (102 m). The deck was composed of wooden planking 18 feet (5.5 m) wide, but the deck was removed after the bridge was closed. Notoriety The remote location of Mahned Bridge, several miles from the small town of New Augusta, made it a favorite gathering spot among college and high school students for star gazing and other activities. In September 1993, the vehicle of Angela Freeman, age 17, was found abandoned at Mahned Bridge. Freeman was missing, and the investigation into her disappearance was never solved. In May 1995, the north end of Mahned Bridge was determined to be the scene of the abduction and murder of William Hatcher, age 27, and Robbie Bond, age 21. The suspect in the Hatcher and Bond murders was subsequently convicted. References
Monroe County Airport (Mississippi)

Monroe County Airport (FAA LID: M40) is a county-owned, public-use airport in Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. It is located four nautical miles (5 mi, 7 km) northeast of the central business district of Aberdeen and south of Amory. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility. Facilities and aircraft Monroe County Airport covers an area of 420 acres (170 ha) at an elevation of 226 feet (69 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 18/36 with an asphalt surface measuring 4,999 by 75 feet (1,524 x 23 m). For the 12-month period ending November 29, 2011, the airport had 11,865 general aviation aircraft operations, an average of 32 per day. At that time there were 32 aircraft based at this airport: 69% single-engine, 16% glider, 12% multi-engine, and 3% jet. See also List of airports in Mississippi References External links Airport page at Monroe County website Aerial image as of February 1996 from USGS The National Map FAA Terminal Procedures for M40, effective July 9, 2026 Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for M40 AirNav airport information for M40 FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for M40
Old Warren County Courthouse

The Old Courthouse, Warren County, stands prominently on a hill in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was a symbol of Confederate resistance during the Siege of Vicksburg. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968 and a Mississippi Landmark in 1986. The landmarked area comprises the entire Courthouse Square, which includes the courthouse and four attached buildings that were originally cistern houses for catching rainwater to fight fires, but these were later converted into offices. Since 1948, it has served as The Old Courthouse Museum, focused on local history and the Confederacy. History Atop one of the highest bluffs in Vicksburg, construction began in the summer of 1858. The property for the new building was donated to the city by its founder, Newitt Vick. The Weldon brothers from Rodney, Mississippi, were hired to build the courthouse, which was completed in 1860 at a cost of $100,000. During the Civil War, the building was one of the main targets in Vicksburg. As hard as the Union tried, the building suffered only one major hit. After a 47-day siege, on July 4, 1863, the Stars and Bars were lowered and the Stars and Stripes were raised. Many historical figures have visited the courthouse over the years, including Jefferson Davis, Booker T. Washington, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt. Famous trials were conducted in the building's second-floor courtroom. One was of freed slave Holt Collier, who in 1867 was arrested and charged with the murder of a white police officer from North Mississippi. He was acquitted of all charges for defending his former owner's name. On December 7, 1874, during the Reconstruction-era, the Warren County Courthouse was the site of the first brutal event related to the Vicksburg massacre, when Black citizens were attempting to reinstate the newly elected Black sheriff Peter Crosby who had been coerced at gunpoint by a White militant group to sign a paper of resignation. The event which lasted into January of the following year, and ended with the arrival of the U.S. Army. The original iron doors and shutters are still on the building today. Following the construction of the new Warren County Courthouse in 1939, the old building was neglected. Throughout the early 1940s, Eva Whitaker Davis, founder of the Vicksburg and Warren County Historical Society, conducted a letter-writing campaign and other public efforts to preserve the old courthouse. With the approval of the county board of supervisors, supervised prison inmates helped Davis clean and repair the building for use as a museum. On June 3, 1948, the building was reopened as The Old Courthouse Museum. References External links Vicksburg Old Court House Museum
Warren County Courthouse

La Warren County Courthouse est un palais de justice américain situé à Vicksburg, dans le comté de Warren, au Mississippi. Elle est inscrite au Registre national des lieux historiques et est classée National Historic Landmark depuis le 23 mai 1968. Liens externes (en) Site officiel Ressources relatives à l'architecture : MDAH Historic Resources Inventory Database Registre national des lieux historiques Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail du droit Portail du Mississippi
Our Lady Academy

Our Lady Academy (OLA) is a private, Roman Catholic, all-girls high school in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. It is the only all-female Catholic school in Mississippi. Background Our Lady Academy was established in 1971 by the Sisters of Mercy at the same location as a previous all-girls high school, St. Joseph Academy, which operated from 1855 (1855) to 1967 (1967). St. Joseph Academy closed after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Betsy in 1965. There was talk of reopening St. Joseph Academy until Hurricane Camille hit in 1969. Our Lady Academy is an exceptional school that excels in education, standardized test scores, and athletics. The relatively small campus, consisting of only a few buildings and a gym, is located on the beach of Bay St. Louis. OLA's mascot is the Crescent and the teams are known as "The Crescents." The Our Lady Academy soccer team has won 7 state titles in recent years for the 1A/2A/3A division. The volleyball team has many state titles to their name as well. Our Lady Academy was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Classes resumed two months after the storm, sharing resources with nearby all-boys Saint Stanislaus College. The motto for the two schools after Hurricane Katrina was "Two Schools, One Spirit." Notes and references External links School Website
Marienbasilika (Natchez)

Die Marienbasilika (englisch St. Mary Basilica) ist eine römisch-katholische Kirche in Natchez im US-amerikanischen Bundesstaat Mississippi. Die Pfarrkirche des Bistums Jackson wurde als Kathedrale des früheren Bistums Nanchez im 19. Jahrhundert erbaut und hat heute den Rang einer Basilica minor. Im Jahr 1979 wurde die neugotische Kirche unter ihrem früheren Namen Cathedral St. Mary als Teil des Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic Districts in das National Register of Historic Places aufgenommen. Geschichte Die katholische Gemeinde in Natchez geht auf das Jahr 1682 mit der ersten dokumentierten Messe zurück, 1722 wurde die erste französische Pfarrei gegründet. 1778 bauten Spanier eine Kirche. Das Bistum Natchez (heute die Diözese Jackson) wurde 1837 gegründet, und 1842 wurde mit dem Bau einer neuen Kathedrale begonnen. Sie wurde am 25. Dezember 1843 eingeweiht, aber die Diözese musste bis 1882 warten, bis das Gebäude fertig gestellt war, 40 Jahre nach Baubeginn. Das Gebäude wurde am 19. September 1886 geweiht und blieb bis 1977 die Kathedrale der Am 8. September 1998 wurde sie durch Papst Johannes Paul II. zur Basilika minor ernannt und am 25. September 1999 als solche eingeweiht. Im Jahr 2007 wurde der Leichnam von Bischof John J. Chanche, erster katholischer Bischof von Mississippi, von einem katholischen Friedhof in Baltimore exhumiert und nach Natchez zurückgebracht, um im Kirchhof der St. Mary Basilica beigesetzt zu werden. Architektur Die Kirche Our Lady of Sorrows wurde von dem Architekten Robert Cary Long Jr. aus Baltimore im neugotischen Stil entworfen; der leitende Architekt war James Hardie. Sie ähnelt Longs zeitgenössischer Kirche St. Alphonsus in Baltimore. Der Backsteinbau ist zweistöckig und wurde auf einem teilweise erhöhten Untergeschoss errichtet. Sie weist einen halbkreisförmigen Apsidenabschluss, Zierfialen und Strebepfeiler auf. Der zentrale quadratische Turm, der mit einer Spitze versehen ist, ist in die Struktur eingebettet und verfügt über einen vertieften gotischen Eingang, der mit Fialen gekrönt ist. Ausstattung Von den 16 Buntglasfenstern stammen 12 von der Tiroler Glasmalerei aus Innsbruck und wurden von 1884 bis 1893 installiert. Die weiteren vier wurden von Emil Frei aus St. Louis, Missouri, entworfen und 1961 installiert. Die Ausstattung des Chors mit drei Altären und einer Kommunionbank wurde in Italien aus Carrara-Marmor gefertigt, die beiden Seitenaltäre wurden 1903 und der Hauptaltar 1930 aufgebaut. 1991 wurden ein neuer Eichenaltar und ein Pult installiert. Die ursprüngliche Orgel stammt von H. Pilcher and Sons aus dem Jahr 1882. Nach den Schäden durch einen Tornado wurde die Basilika restauriert. Weblinks Website der Basilikagemeinde (englisch) Einzelnachweise
St. Mary Basilica, Natchez

St. Mary Basilica, formerly St. Mary's Cathedral, is a Catholic church in Natchez, Mississippi, and a parish church in the Diocese of Jackson. It was dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of Sorrows on December 25, 1843. In 1979, it was listed under its former name as a contributing property in the Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. It was named a minor basilica in 1998. History The Diocese of Natchez (now the Diocese of Jackson) was erected in 1837, and in 1842, construction began on a new cathedral. It was dedicated on December 25, 1843, but the diocese had to wait until 1882 for the building to be completed, forty years after construction commenced. The building was consecrated on September 19, 1886, and remained the cathedral of the diocese until 1977. It was designated a minor basilica on September 8, 1998, and dedicated as such on September 25, 1999. In 2007, the body of Bishop John J. Chanche, S.S., the first Catholic bishop of Mississippi, was exhumed from a Baltimore, Maryland, Catholic cemetery and returned to Natchez to be reinterred in St. Mary Basilica's church yard. Architecture Our Lady of Sorrows was designed by Baltimore architect Robert Cary Long Jr.; the supervising architect was James Hardie. It is similar to Long's contemporary Church of St. Alphonsus in Baltimore. The brick structure is two stories tall and was constructed on a partially raised basement. It features a semi-circular apsidal end, ornamental pinnacles, and buttresses. The central square tower that is capped with a spire is embedded into the structure, and it has a recessed Gothic-arched entrance. The tower is topped with pinnacles. The original organ is H. Pilcher and Sons, dating to 1882. The Basilica underwent some restoration after sustaining damage in a tornado. See also List of Catholic cathedrals in the United States List of cathedrals in the United States References External links St. Mary Basilica website St. Mary Basilica Archives website Natchez of the Mighty Mississippi River
Basílica de Santa María (Natchez)

La Basílica de Santa María​ o antes Catedral de Santa María​ (en inglés: St. Mary Basilica)​ Ubicada en Natchez, Misisipi, en el sur de Estados Unidos, es una iglesia parroquial en la diócesis de Jackson y una basílica menor de la Iglesia Católica. En 1979 se enumeró bajo su nombre anterior como una característica que contribuía en el distrito histórico de Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill en el registro nacional de lugares históricos de Estados Unidos. La diócesis de Natchez (ahora la diócesis de Jackson) fue erigida en 1837, y en 1842 las obras de construcción comenzaron para una nueva catedral. Fue dedicada el 25 de diciembre de 1843 y consagrada el 19 de septiembre de 1886 y permaneció como la catedral de la diócesis hasta 1977. Fue designado una basílica menor el 8 de septiembre de 1998 y dedicada como tal el 25 de septiembre de 1999. Véase también Iglesia católica en los Estados Unidos Arquitectura de las catedrales y las grandes iglesias Referencias
Winona-Montgomery County Airport

Winona-Montgomery County Airport (FAA LID: 5A6) is a public use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) south of the central business district of Winona, a city in Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States. It is owned by Winona City and Montgomery County. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility. Facilities and aircraft Winona-Montgomery County Airport covers an area of 50 acres (20 ha) at an elevation of 364 feet (111 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 3/21 with an asphalt surface measuring 4,000 by 60 feet (1,219 x 18 m). For the 12-month period ending January 30, 2023, the airport had 14,328 aircraft operations, an average of 39 per day: 99% general aviation and <1% military. At that time there were 19 aircraft based at this airport: 18 single-engine and 1 multi-engine. See also List of airports in Mississippi References External links Aerial image as of February 1996 from USGS The National Map FAA Terminal Procedures for 5A6, effective July 9, 2026 Resources for this airport: FAA airport information for 5A6 AirNav airport information for 5A6 FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker SkyVector aeronautical chart for 5A6
Stone County Courthouse (Mississippi)

The Stone County Courthouse was constructed in 1917-18 and serves as the seat of county government for Stone County, Mississippi. The courthouse was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1996. History Stone County was created by the Mississippi Legislature in 1916. One of the first acts by the new county’s Board of Supervisors was to award a contract for construction of the county courthouse. Constructed by Standard Construction Company of Meridian, Mississippi, the courthouse was completed in March 1918, at a cost of US$29,515.18 (equivalent to $631,765 in 2025). Within the two-story structure, the lower floor was divided into county offices, and the upper floor served as the courtroom. Offices of the sheriff, tax collector, circuit clerk, and chancery clerk were once located on the first floor. The courthouse was used continuously throughout the 20th century, with modifications that included first-floor extensions on each end of the building. By the year 2000, the courthouse was in need of renovation. It received a Community Heritage Preservation Grant in 2002 and a Save America’s Treasures grant in 2003. Upgrades included an elevator, a youth court, and internet access. Renovation of the building was completed in September 2004 at a cost of $2.4 million. Courthouse grounds The original county jail was built just south of the courthouse. After the structure was abandoned as a jail in the late 20th century, it was renovated to house county offices. Two memorials are located on the courthouse grounds. One honors Stone County citizens killed in World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and the global war on terrorism. The second memorial is a tribute to Mississippians who received the Medal of Honor. Gallery References External links Media related to Stone County Courthouse (Mississippi) at Wikimedia Commons Mississippi Courthouses – Stone County