Map of Mississippi State Historical Marker Locations in the City of Van Buren
City of Van Buren Historical Markers
Van Buren Historical Marker
Van Buren Rd., Van Buren,
MS,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
34° 11' 36.5568",
-88° 24' 40.9716"
Non-extant town est. on the Tombigbee River in 1838 by winfield Walker. Named for President Martin Van Buren. Flourished briefly in the 1840's. Declined between 1850-60 when the railroad was built W. of the town.