Pierre D'Artaguiette - Pontotoc, MS
Posted by: YoSam.
N 34° 14.851 W 088° 59.878
16S E 316014 N 3791406
One of many historic markers and monuments in the city park (town square)
Waymark Code: WMQ0V2
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2015
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County of marker: Pontotoc County
Location of marker: Washington St. & Liberty St., Confederate Park, Pontotoc
Marker erected by" Mississippi Historical Commission
Date Marker erected: 1952
Marker text:
PIERRE D'ARTAGUIETTE
E. 5 mi. is site where Chickasaws defeated French commander, May 20, 1736, six days before defeat of Bienville at Ackia. Along with fourteen other French captives D'Artaguiette was burned at the stake.