Clinton in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Clinton's Brick Streets

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

1. Clinton's Brick Streets Marker

Inscription. In 1929 the town of Clinton approved an $8,500 bond issue to pave with brick, a popular new paving surface. Mayor Joel R. Hitt and the Board of Aldermen re-introduced a corvee labor ordinance requiring all males eighteen years of age and older to pay five dollars, in lieu of six days of labor, to help pay for the paving project. Assisted by two workers, Louis Turner, an African-American World War I veteran, laid the brick on portions of College, Jefferson, Monroe, Leake, and Main Streets.

Erected by City of Clinton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 32° 20.415′ N, 90° 19.772′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker is at the intersection of West Leake Street and Monroe Street, on the right when traveling west on West Leake Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton MS 39056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Caldwell Assassination (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olde Town Historic District (about 400 feet away); Hillman College (about 400 feet away); Dr. Walter Hillman (about 400 feet away); Lewis Livery Stable (about

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400 feet away); Tanglewood (about 500 feet away); Clinton (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Clinton Riot (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

2. Clinton's Brick Streets Marker

The brick portion of West Leake Street is in the foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.