Dyersburg in Dyer County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Minglewood and “The Minglewood Blues”
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Listen to the music, learn more about Minglewood,
Gus Cannon and the Jug Stompers, and Noah Lewis.
Erected by Visit Dyer County, Tennessee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 36° 1.975′ N, 89° 23.161′ W. Marker is in Dyersburg, Tennessee, in Dyer County. Marker is at the intersection of West Court Street and North Main Avenue (Business U.S. 51), on the right when traveling west on West Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Court St, Dyersburg TN 38024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dyer County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dyer County in the War (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bank of Dyersburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Dyer County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dyer County Walk of Fame (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dyer County Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away); 1st Lt. James Alton Gardner (about 300 feet away); Dyer County WWII Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dyersburg.
Also see . . .
1. The Minglewood Mural. Danny Walden of the Dyer County Historical Society tells the story of Minglewood, Noah Lewis and "The Mingleqood Blues" (as well as several different iterations of it). The embedded video also features artist Whitney Herrington discussing her mural. (Visit Dyer County, Tennessee) (Submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Cannon's Jug Stompers-Minglewood Blues. Recording of the group performing the song. (uploaded by Traveler Into The Blue, June 7, 2014) (Submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
3. Noah Lewis. Biography of the jug band and country blues musician, who is best known for playing the harmonica(s) – he could play two simultaneously, using his mouth and nose. (WBSS Media) (Submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4, 5. submitted on May 30, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia.