Bruce K.
5/22/2024
Located in the Mississippi Welcome Center, this marker points out some Civil War history that took place here. Though why this is "here" is a mystery to me. There is plenty of parking nearby. The...
Gainesville Volunteers Historical Marker
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Pearlington, MS 39572
The Gainesville Volunteers Historical Marker, located in Pearlington, Mississippi, commemorates the formation of a militia company by John Deason, a veteran of the Mexican War, in 1860. This unit, known as the Gainesville Volunteers, served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, participating in significant campaigns across the Gulf Coast, Vicksburg, Atlanta, Middle Tennessee, and the Carolinas.
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