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Okolona

S. Church St., Okolona, MS, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 59' 57.93", -88° 45' 19.3248"
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Founded as Rose Hill, 1845. Chartered as Okolona, 1850. Named for Chickasaw Indian brave. Scene of three Civil War battles. First Mississippi Cavalry, C.S.A., was organized and equipped here.

Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00

 
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Named for Chickasaw Indian brave. Scene of three Civil War battles. The first Mississippi Cavalry, C.S.A., was organized and equipped here.
   
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