Woodville in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Polk's Meat Market
c. 1900
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 29, 2019
1. Polk's Meat Market Marker
Associated with prominent African-American citizen Jim Johnson, who operated meat market and owned 700-acre plantation. Died in 1932.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 31° 6.239′ N, 91° 17.91′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson County. Marker is at the intersection of Boston Row and Main Street (State Highway 24), on the right when traveling north on Boston Row. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodville MS 39669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Adams (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Woodville Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkinson County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Cumbo Variety Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodville (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bank of Woodville (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkinson County Courthouse
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 29, 2019
2. Polk's Meat Market Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
