Drew in Sunflower County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Drew, Mississippi

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 23, 2021

1. Drew, Mississippi Marker

Inscription. Incorporated on September 23, 1899, at the former site of the Yazoo Delta Railroad and depot. The railroad has been immortalized in the song "The Yellow Dog Blues", composed by W.C. Handy. This park dedicated in May, 1988.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1988.

Location. 33° 48.632′ N, 90° 31.683′ W. Marker is in Drew, Mississippi, in Sunflower County. Marker is on North Main Street north of West Shaw Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Drew MS 38737, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Staple Singers (here, next to this marker); Fannie Lou Hamer (approx. 5.4 miles away); a different marker also named Fannie Lou Hamer (approx. 5.4 miles away); William Chapel (approx. 5.4 miles away); Ruleville Depot (approx. 5.9 miles away); Jimmy Rogers (approx. 6 miles away); "Greasy Street" (approx. 6 miles away); Birthplace of the Blues? (approx. 7.6 miles away).

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 23, 2021

2. Drew, Mississippi Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.