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Okolona
S. Church St., Okolona,
MS,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
33° 59' 57.93",
-88° 45' 19.3248"
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Mississippi State Historical Marker |
Founded as Rose Hill, 1845. Chartered as Okolona, 1850. Named for Chickasaw Indian brave. Scene of three Civil War battles. First Mississippi Cavalry, C.S.A., was organized and equipped here.
Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00
StoppingPoints.com Editorial on Okolona: | Named for Chickasaw Indian brave. Scene of three Civil War battles. The first Mississippi Cavalry, C.S.A., was organized and equipped here. |
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