West Capitol Street Historic District in Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Original SEC Office

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 31, 2021

1. Original SEC Office Marker

Inscription. The Southeastern Conference, established in 1932, housed its first corporate office on the 13th floor of the Standard Life building. The league's first commissioner was former Mississippi governor Mike S. Conner. The office was in Jackson from 1940 to 1948, when the headquarters moved to Birmingham, Alabama. Before 1940, the SEC had no central office or commissioner. Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi were among the thirteen charter members of the SEC.

Erected 2019 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 32° 17.969′ N, 90° 11.372′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds County. It is in the West Capitol Street Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of South Roach Street and West Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south on South Roach Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 S Roach St, Jackson MS 39201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ace Records (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 217 W. Capitol (about 400 feet away); Edwards Hotel

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(about 500 feet away); Woolworth's Sit-in (about 600 feet away); Scott Radio Service Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); H.C. Speir (approx. ¼ mile away); Trumpet Records (approx. 0.3 miles away); Greyhound Bus Station (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Marker at the Standard Life building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 31, 2021

2. Marker at the Standard Life building.

Marker can be seen in front of the white SUV.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.