Pierre D'Artaguiette - Pontotoc, MS
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N 34° 14.851 W 088° 59.878
16S E 316014 N 3791406
One of many historic markers and monuments in the city park (town square)
Waymark Code: WMQ0V2
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jdwms_1950
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County of marker: Pontotoc County
Location of marker: Washington St. & Liberty St., Confederate Park, Pontotoc
Marker erected by" Mississippi Historical Commission
Date Marker erected: 1952

Marker text:

PIERRE D'ARTAGUIETTE
E. 5 mi. is site where Chickasaws defeated French commander, May 20, 1736, six days before defeat of Bienville at Ackia. Along with fourteen other French captives D'Artaguiette was burned at the stake.

Date Installed:: 1952

Organization that placed the object:: Mississippi Historical Commission

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