The New State of Jones rests upon the notion that there exists an “old” State of Jones. However, you do not have to lose one to embrace the other. A restless, some may say rebellious, spirit stirs from the first generations who settled in Jones County near Ellisville and seceded from the Confederacy to create the Free State of Jones.
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The New State of Jones rests upon the notion that there exists an “old” State of Jones. However, you do not have to lose one to embrace the other. A restless, some may say rebellious, spirit stirs from the first generations who settled in Jones County near Ellisville and seceded from the Confederacy to create the Free State of Jones.
Devil’s Den
Visitors to Jones County often express interest in where Newt Knight and his band of deserters hid out during the Civil War. Many skirmishes and drives were staged in Jones and Covington Counties because the notorious deserter leader, Newt Knight and his cohorts lived near the boundaries of these counties and the most outstanding hideout […]
Ellisville Courthouse
Knight and his men hoisted the Union Flag over Ellisville Courthouse in March 1864, signaling the end of the Confederacy in Jones County. Photo Source
Knight Family Cemetery
The Knight Family Cemetery, located deep within the Piney Woods just outside of Jones County, is the final resting place of Newt Knight, his beloved common-law wife, Rachel and other members of the Knight Family. The secrets, legends and memories it holds have long been a mystery to most who call Jones County home. Now, […]
