Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

The Jewish Contribution

Meridian Civil Rights Trail

Photographed by Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017

1. The Jewish Contribution Marker

Inscription. Jewish merchants contributed greatly to Meridian's growth. The Grand Opera House (MSU Riley Center) and the Threefoot Building stand as evidence of their business success. Although Jews were well accepted in Meridian, their support of Civil Rights issues made them a target of Ku Klux Klan violence.

Erected 2014 by the Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Meridian, Mississippi Civil Rights Trail series list.

Location. 32° 21.843′ N, 88° 42.008′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale County. It is on 22nd Avenue north of 5th Street, on the left when traveling north. Located against the wall of the MSU building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22nd Avenue, Meridian MS 39301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Mississippi. It is also in the American

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South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marks-Rothenberg Co. (a few steps from this marker); The Grand Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Country Music Comes of Age (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sit-Ins, Pickets & Boycotts (about 300 feet away); Lauderdale County World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Meridian Rhythm & Blues and Soul Music (about 500 feet away); Voter Registration (about 500 feet away); Lauderdale County Archives (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meridian.

The Jewish Contribution Marker against wall of the Marks-Rothenburg building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017

2. The Jewish Contribution Marker against wall of the Marks-Rothenburg building.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.