Glendora in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
River Site
Erected 2008 by the State of Mississippi. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 31, 1955.
Location. 33° 51.651′ N, 90° 16.497′ W. Marker is in Glendora, Mississippi, in Tallahatchie County. Marker is at the intersection of Sharkey Road and River Road, on the right when traveling east on Sharkey Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1332 Sharkey Road, Glendora MS 38928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Clinton Melton (approx. 2.4 miles away); Sonny Boy Williamson (approx. 2.4 miles away); King's Place (approx. 2.4 miles away); Glendora Gin (approx. 2.4 miles away); Milam's House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mose Allison (approx. 6½ miles away); Tallahatchie County (approx. 8½ miles away); Tallahatchie County Confederate Monument (approx. 9.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendora.
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Additional commentary.
1. Recovery of Emmett Till's body.
This marker notes the direction to where Emmett Till's body was recovered some 2.6 miles down River Rd. A marker similar to this one was placed there in 2008. That first marker was thrown in the river. The second and third markers were shot at and became riddled with bullet holes.
A new memorial at the recovery site, entitled "Graball Landing", was installed in 2019. The new 500-pound steel sign has a glass bulletproof front.
— Submitted May 27, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,596 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on August 30, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.