Clarksdale in Coahoma County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Harvey B. Heidelberg
Erected 2014 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 1883.
Location. 34° 12.115′ N, 90° 34.675′ W. Marker is in Clarksdale, Mississippi, in Coahoma County. Marker is at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Riverside Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 West 2nd 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. Clarksdale (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); WROX Radio (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richard Ford (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carnegie Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Temple Beth Israel (approx. ¼ mile away); Ike Turner (approx. ¼ mile away); Delta Blues Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarksdale.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.