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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GT_lt-charles-read_Meridian-MS.html
Charles William "Savez" Read (1840-1890) was an officer in the pre-Civil War U.S. Navy. Joining the Confederate navy, Read was nicknamed the "Seawolf of the Confederacy" for his daring exploits.
After serving on the CSS Arkans…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GS_wechsler-school_Meridian-MS.html
Built in 1894, this was the first brick public school building in east Mississippi for African American children. The school was named for Rabbi Jacob Wechsler, who led the drive to build it. Founded in 1871, the school was initially housed in St.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GN_meridian-blues-jazz_Meridian-MS.html
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Meridian blues and jazz performers have played important roles in musical history, both locally and nationally, not only supplying a foundation for other genres but also propelling music in new directions. Notables with Meridian roots inclu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GM_african-american-cultural-heritage-district_Meridian-MS.html
The portion of the Meridian Downtown Historic Preservation District centered on the intersection of 25th Avenue with 5th Street has a long historical association with the African-American community due to the concentration of black-owned businesse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R61_poplar-springs-road-historic-district_Meridian-MS.html
In 1905, local lumber businessman M.R. Grant laid out a plan for the lots and streets along Poplar Springs Drive and named it Marion Park in honor of his daughter. By 1912 along this winding road, featuring large homes, a street car line and Matty…
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
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GVJ_railroads-and-the-war_Meridian-MS.html
Meridian was a Civil War railroad center with an arsenal, a military hospital, and state offices. On Feb, 14, 1865, General Sherman's troops reached town and began destroying track, cutting an essential Confederate supply line.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GVG_shermans-bow-tie_Meridian-MS.html
To prevent repair of rails, General Sherman's troops created "bow ties." They burned crossties to heat rails, then twisted the rails around trees. Altogether they destroyed more than 100 miles of track around Meridian.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GUC_meridian-rhythm-blues-and-soul-music_Meridian-MS.html
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Rhythm & blues and soul singers have been major contributors to Meridian deep African American musical heritage, extending the legacy molded by gospel, jazz and traditional blues artists. David Ruffin of the Temptations and his brother Jim…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GP2_birthplace-of-jimmie-rodgers_Meridian-MS.html
Born Sept. 8, 1897, at Meridian, Miss. Known as the "Singing Brakeman," Rodger's recordings of Southern blues and ballads greatly contributed to the world-wide popularity of a distinctly American musical form.