World War II POW Camp
historic site
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- One of eight prisoner of war camps in Mississippi County, the Bassett camp housed German soldiers captured and shipped to the United States. POWs worked in the cotton fields during their captivity, several taking up agriculture after returning...
- 30.8 mi off the Crowley's Ridge ParkwayNational
- 185.7 mi off the River Road Scenic BywayNational
- On the Great River RoadNational
Overlooks nearby
- Beale Street Landing · 28 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 18:39 | 19:12 |
| June solstice | 05:46 | 19:42 | 20:20 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 18:25 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:07 | 16:12 | 16:52 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
35.54094, -90.11384
Elevation 72 m (modelled from terrain)