Clarksdale in Coahoma County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Clarksdale
County seat of Coahoma County, was founded
in 1869 by John Clark, for whom the town was
named. Situated in one of the most fertile
regions of the world, it has grown into one
of the leading cities of the Yazoo Mississippi
Delta. It has a just pride in its library, its
schools, and its churches, and is an important
market for long staple cotton.
Erected 1938 by Rosannah Waters Chapter, D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 34° 11.689′ N, 90° 33.834′ W. Marker is in Clarksdale, Mississippi, in Coahoma County. Marker is at the intersection of Desoto Avenue (U.S. 49E) and North State Street (U.S. 61), on the right when traveling north on Desoto Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 North State Street, Clarksdale MS 38614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Riverside Hotel (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Aaron Henry (approx. half a mile away); Aaron Henry (approx. half a mile away); Haven United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Sam Cooke (approx. half a mile away); The New World (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist M.B. Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Big Jack Johnson (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksdale.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article about Clarksdale. (Submitted on October 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.