This Mississippi Department of Archives and History marker commemorating Claiborne County is located outside the Claiborne County Courthouse on Market Street in Port Gibson, Mississippi.

The GPS Location of this marker is: N 31° 57.721′ W 90° 59.028′

Mississippi Department of Archives & History marker for Claiborne County, outside the Claiborne County Courthouse, Port Gibson, Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Archives & History marker for Claiborne County, outside the Claiborne County Courthouse, Port Gibson, Mississippi

This marker reads:

“CLAIBORNE COUNTY – Established on January 27, 1802 by the first General Assembly, Claiborne County was the fourth county organized in the Mississippi Territory. Carved from Jefferson County, (formerly Pickering County) of the Old Natchez District, the county was named for William C.C. Claiborne, who served as second governor of the territory.”

Claiborne County Courthouse, Port Gibson, Mississippi
Claiborne County Courthouse, Port Gibson, Mississippi
Claiborne County Courthouse and Civil War Memorial, Port Gibson, Mississippi
Claiborne County Courthouse and Civil War Memorial, Port Gibson, Mississippi

There are two other Mississippi Department of Archives & History near the Claiborne County Courthouse in Port Gibson: one commemorates the Bernheimer Complex, the second commemorates the Civil War Battle of Port Gibson.

There is also a Mississippi Blues Trail marker nearby commemorating the Rabbit Foot Minstrels.

Market Street, the main downtown street in Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi. The tower of the Claiborne County Courthouse is visible in the background.
Market Street, the main downtown street in Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi. The tower of the Claiborne County Courthouse is visible in the background.

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