National Society of the Colonial Dames -- Clarksville MS
N 34° 12.578 W 090° 32.432
15S E 726592 N 3788136
A grey granite Colonial Dames marker for the DeSoto Trail at N State Street at MS SH 6, Clarksville MS features that society's coat of arms
Waymark Code: WMWYFR
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2017
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This substantial gray granite Marker erected by the National Society of the Colonial Dames stands at the 4 way stop at the US 49 Business route/N State Street and the MS State highway 6, outside of Clarksville, Mississippi.
The monument reads as follows:
"DESOTO TRAIL
[seal of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Mississippi"
NEAR HERE
Erected to commemorate the discovery of the Mississippi River by Hernando DeSoto in May, 1541, near Sunflower Landing, the western terminus of the trail later known as "Charley's Trace."
The explorers remained here in the province of Quizquiz until June 18, when they cross the "Father of Waters."
Monument dedicated on May 22, 1941"
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Other
Full name of the bearer: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
on the De Soto Marker erected by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in Mississippi in 1941
Material / Design: Stone
Blazon (heraldic description):
left-facing eagle on a shield topped with a knight's helmet with peacock feathers. The shield is held by two British lions, one on each side
Address:
US 49 Business Route at MS SH 6
Clarksville MS
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed
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