Hazelhurst in Copiah County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Robert Johnson Birthplace
Photographed By Jeff Lovorn, September 18, 2011
1. Robert Johnson Birthplace Marker
Robert Johnson recording career left an enormous legacy to American music. The body of his work is considered to be the most powerful of its kind.
His music struck a chord that continues to resonate. His blues addresses generations he never knew and made poetry of his vision and fears.
A haunting and lyrical portrait of the human spirit.
King of the Delta Blues Singers.
Erected 2008.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1835.
Location. 31° 51.612′ N, 90° 23.779′ W. Marker is in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, in Copiah County. Marker is at the intersection of Caldwell Drive (U.S. 51) and West Gallatin Street, on the left when traveling south on Caldwell Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hazlehurst MS 39083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hazelhurst (a few steps from this marker); Mrs. Annie Coleman Peyton (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Johnson (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bus-Train Collision of 1942 (approx. 9 miles away);
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Photographed By Jeff Lovorn, September 18, 2011
2. Robert Johnson Birthplace Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 813 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2011, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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