Philadelphia in Neshoba County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Old Neshoba County Jail
Erected 2012 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1966.
Location. 32° 46.347′ N, 89° 6.625′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in Neshoba County. Marker is on East Myrtle Street east of Byrd Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 East Myrtle Street, Philadelphia MS 39350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marty Gamblin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Neshoba County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away); Marty Stuart (about 600 feet away); Adam Monroe Byrd (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grierson's Raid 1863 (approx. ¼ mile away); Otis Rush (approx. 0.4 miles away); Philadelphia Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.