Plowshares to Bayonets... in the Defense of the Heartland

Over 2,000 men were recruited for this regiment from the counties of Covington, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lincoln, Leake, Monroe, Perry, Oktibbenha and Simpson, through out 1861-1865! The 27th Mississippi persevered over three years of unbelievable hardship valorously, and under constant threat of death! Honoring all Mississippians past and present! Part of the real life story is given to us, throu...