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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1INH_club-desire_Canton-MS.html
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The Club Desire, which stood across the street from this site, was one of Mississippi's premier blues and rhythm & blues nightclubs from the late 1940s through the early 1960s. Owner Clarence Chinn presented the top national acts, includi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IMF_charley-patton-birthplace_Bolton-MS.html
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Mississippi blues master Charley Patton was born on this property when it was known as Herring's Place, according to Bolton bluesman Sam Chatmon. Patton's birthdate has often been reported as April 1891, but other sources cite earlier dat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I5G_temple-b-nai-israel_Natchez-MS.html
Jewish Americans have been part of Mississippi's economic, social and political life since the 1780's. In 1843, the Jewish community of Natchez grew large enough to organize and sustain the state's first permanent religious congregation, Temple B'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I5F_commercial-bank-building_Natchez-MS.html
Built ca. 1836, this structure, a National Historic Landmark, is a fine example of the Greek Revival style. A Banker's House attached to the rear insured security & gives the structure an unusual and practical plan.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HZF_chris-ledoux_Biloxi-MS.html
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Born in Biloxi, Chris LeDoux (1948-2005), the Singing Bronc Rider, pursued dreams of success as both a competitive rodeo cowboy and latter day Western singing star and achieved both. The 1976 World Champion Bareback Bronc Rider released m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HZE_brookhaven-light-artillery_Brookhaven-MS.html
Also known as Hoskin's Battery, this unit was organized on May 11, 1861. The battery saw action in numerous engagements, including the Battle of Jackson on May 14, 1863. In June 1863 the unit was engaged at Mechanicsburg, Miss. and served with dis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HZD_brookhaven_Brookhaven-MS.html
Founded by Samuel Jayne in 1818, it grew rapidly as a railway terminus after 1851. Was recruiting and hospital center during Civil War. Since 1907 has led in dairy industry.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HWM_naval-battle-of-bay-st-louis_Bay-St.-Louis-MS.html
On Dec. 14, 1814, five U.S. gunboats fired on a British fleet entering Lake Borgne. Their action was the last naval defense of the U.S. before the victory of General Andrew Jackson at New Orleans.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GVN_yazoo-county-civil-war-memorial_Yazoo-City-MS.html
1861 — 1865
As at Thermopylae, the greater
glory was to the vanquished
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This monument is erected to
perpetuate the memory of the
noble courage, constancy and
self sacrificing devotion of the
women of the Confederacy, and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GVK_lauderdale-county-world-war-i-memorial_Meridian-MS.html
1917 - 1918
To the glory
of God
and in honor of
those of
Lauderdale
County
who patriotically
answered the call
of our country
to uphold justice
and the rights
of humanity
and in loving
remembrance of
those who therein
made the
supreme sacrifice