Former Community of Winchester - Waynesboro, MS
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hoteltwo
N 31° 37.548 W 088° 35.277
16R E 349394 N 3500054
Winchester was one of the first significant communities in western Mississippi and the County Seat but today is covered by forest.
Waymark Code: WMNB5H
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2015
Views: 3
Marker text:
About one mile to the west. Site of Patton’s Fort, 1813. Chartered 1818. Near old road from Natchez to Ga. Became a thriving trade center, serving as county seat until 1867.
Date Installed:: 1949
Organization that placed the object:: The Mississippi Historical Commission.
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