Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Richard N. Wright
Erected 1990 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 31° 33.701′ N, 91° 24.411′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. Marker is on S. Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Bluff Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Natchez (a few steps from this marker); Bluff Park - Memorials and Louisiana Connections (a few steps from this marker); Bluff Park - Playground for the City (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Colonial Natchez (within shouting distance of this marker); The Natchez Trace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bluff Park and South Broadway Street (about 400 feet away); Ealey Brothers (about 400 feet away); Silver Street and Natchez Under-the-Hill (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Richard Wright (author). (Submitted on August 8, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,354 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2008, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on August 14, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.