Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
African-American Cultural Heritage District
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017
1. African-American Cultural Heritage District Marker
Inscription.
African-American Cultural Heritage District. . 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 businesses from the turn of the 20th century to the present. Venues such as the E.F. Young Jr. Hotel, Beale Café E.E. Howard Building, and Magnolia Theater drew train travelers in the area for entertainment. The Fielder and Brooks Pharmacy is particularly important serving as the headquarters COFO during the Civil Rights era.
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 businesses from the turn of the 20th century to the present. Venues such as the E.F. Young Jr. Hotel, Beale Café E.E. Howard Building, and Magnolia Theater drew train travelers in the area for entertainment. The Fielder & Brooks Pharmacy is particularly important serving as the headquarters COFO during the Civil Rights era.
Erected by the City of Meridian and the State of Mississippi.
Location. 32° 21.753′ N, 88° 42.132′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale County. Marker is at the intersection of 25th Avenue and 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on 25th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 25th Avenue, Meridian MS 39301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. African-American Cultural Heritage District Marker next to former E.F. Young Hotel.
This revitalized downtown district can be seen in background.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017
3. Marker is on far left.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
