Yazoo City in Yazoo County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Oakes House
Erected 1995 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 32° 50.632′ N, 90° 24.813′ W. Marker is in Yazoo City, Mississippi, in Yazoo County. Marker is at the intersection of South Monroe Street and Perry Street, on the right when traveling south on South Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 South Monroe Street, Yazoo City MS 39194, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bethel A.M.E. Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yazoo County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bank of Yazoo City (approx. ¼ mile away); Town Creek (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tommy McClennan (approx. 0.3 miles away); B.S. Ricks Memorial Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Willie Morris (approx. 0.4 miles away); Yazoo County Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yazoo City.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.