William Harris Hardy
West Pine @ Forrest
A Mississippi History Marker in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Photo
William Harris Hardy
Photo taken by Jeff Lovorn
Map
Coordinates:
+31.32630, -89.2913131°19'35" N, 89°17'29" W
Quadrangle map:Hattiesburg
Description
In 1880 near the banks of Gordon Creek, this lawyer, railroad builder and Confederate veteran selected the site for Hattiesburg. Incorporated in 1884, the town was named for Hardy's wife, Hattie Lott.
Update Log
- January 1, 2012: Added by Jeff Lovorn
Sources
- Jeff Lovorn - jlovo [at] aol [dot] com