O.E.S. Birthplace - Mississippi Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This historical marker stand on Mississippi Route 14 in Holmes County. The marker is located at "Mississippi's Little Red Schoolhouse," which is also known as the Richland Literary Institute and later the Eureka Masonic College. Visitor traveling on Interstate 55 can use Exit 146 and travel west on Mississippi Route 14. For more information on the Little Red Schoolhouse: (visit link)

The Text of the marker reads:
O.E.S. Birthplace
Here in 1849, Robert Morris, Mason, schoolmaster, began movement that resulted in creation of the Order of the Eastern Star. Schoolhouse has also housed Masons and Co. C 15th Miss. Inf. C.S.A."

Date Installed:: 1951/01/01 Organization that placed the object:: Mississippi Historical Commission Related Website:: [Web Link] Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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