Near Lamont in Bolivar County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

The Great Flood of 1927

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 25, 2020

1. The Great Flood of 1927 Marker

Inscription. After months of rainfall a swollen Mississippi River broke the levee at Mound Landing, some 2½ miles west, on April 21, 1927. The flood waters caused widespread destruction and loss of life in seven states. The breadth of the disaster focused attention on the Delta and helped initiate a national flood control program.

Erected 2002 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1927.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 33° 33.677′ N, 91° 4.999′ W. Marker was near Lamont, Mississippi, in Bolivar County. Marker was on State Highway 1, 0.6 miles north of Avondale Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Scott MS 38772, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Mississippi River Blues: The 1927 Flood (approx. 2.3 miles away); William Fisher Johnson (approx. 4.1 miles away); Winterville Mounds (approx. 5.3 miles away);

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Symbols Tell Stories (approx. 5.3 miles away); Winterville (approx. 5.3 miles away); Eddie Taylor (approx. 7½ miles away); Eddie Shaw (approx. 7.6 miles away); Lockheed T-33A (approx. 7.7 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 16, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

2. 'Mississippi Heavy Water Blues' BARBECUE BOB, Georgia Blues Guitar Legend (video). YouTube (Submitted on August 16, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 25, 2020

2. The Great Flood of 1927 Marker

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3. The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.