Leland in Washington County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Birthplace of Kermit the Frog

Leland, Mississippi

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, October 10, 2008

1. Birthplace of Kermit the Frog Marker

Inscription. Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, grew up and played along Deer Creek during the years 1936-1948, exploring its flora and fauna from here to Stoneville. Sometimes he was joined by his friend, Kermit Scott. These experiences and fond memories spawned in Henson's mind that timeless creation - "Kermit," the original Muppet.

Erected 1991 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 33° 24.212′ N, 90° 53.956′ W. Marker is in Leland, Mississippi, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of South Broad Street and North Deer Creek Drive East, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: South Broad Street, Leland MS 38756, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

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 New Spain,

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Johnny Winter (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corner of 10 and 61 (approx. 0.2 miles away); James “Son” Thomas (approx. 0.2

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miles away); Tyrone Davis (approx. ¼ mile away); Ruby's Nite Spot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Deer Creek (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jimmy Reed (approx. 5.8 miles away); Freedom Village (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leland.

Also see . . .
1. Kermit the Frog. (Submitted on October 24, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia.)
2. Birthplace of Kermit the Frog. Article from Muppet Central. (Submitted on October 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, October 10, 2008

2. Birthplace of Kermit the Frog Marker

Photographed by Dawn Bowen, October 10, 2008

3. Deer Creek

Early Kermit image. Click for full size.

4. Early Kermit

The earliest known appearance of Kermit the Frog was on a local Washington, D.C. in 1955 as part of a five minute puppet show called Sam and Friends.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 5,045 times since then and 46 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week October 26, 2008. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.