Near Lexington in Holmes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Dr. Arenia Conelia Mallory
Erected 2017 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 33° 5.951′ N, 90° 3.212′ W. Marker is near Lexington, Mississippi, in Holmes County. Marker is on Mississippi Route 17, 0.1 miles south of Old Wire Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16979 MS-17, Lexington MS 39095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul Church of God in Christ (approx. ¼ mile away); PFC Milton Lee Olive III (approx. 0.6 miles away); Holmes County Blues Lexington (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hazel Brannon Smith (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lexington (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bishop Charles H. Mason (approx. 0.9 miles away); Holmes County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Holmes County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Also see . . . Dr. Arenia Cornelia (sic) Mallory - Educator. Extensive biography of Mallory chronicles her high points, such as becoming the first African American woman invited to attend a Presidential inauguration, and lows, such as being temporarily forced to leave the school because of personal scandal. (Emanuel Ministries) (Submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.