Clarksdale in Coahoma County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Clarksdale
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 18, 2015
1. Clarksdale Marker
County seat of Coahoma County, was founded
in 1869 by John Clark, for whom the town was
named. Situated in one of the most fertile
regions of the world, it has grown into one
of the leading cities of the Yazoo Mississippi
Delta. It has a just pride in its library, its
schools, and its churches, and is an important
market for long staple cotton.
Erected 1938 by Rosannah Waters Chapter, D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 34° 11.689′ N, 90° 33.834′ W. Marker is in Clarksdale, Mississippi, in Coahoma County. It is at the intersection of Desoto Avenue (U.S. 49E) and North State Street (U.S. 61), on the right when traveling north on Desoto Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 North State Street, Clarksdale MS 38614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Memphis. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in the Mississippi Delta, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Crossroads of 49 & 61 (a few steps from this marker); Riverside Hotel (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Aaron Henry (approx.
this page online
Also see . . . Wikipedia article about Clarksdale. (Submitted on October 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 18, 2019
2. Marker is just under tree and US 49/US 61 Crossroads Guitars.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 18, 2015
3. U.S. Highways 49 and 61 Crossroads.
Purported to be "The Crossroads," the location where the legend says blues musician Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil for the ability to play a mean guitar. The Crossroads has continued to gain popularity in music ("Highway 61," "Crossroads," "Cross Road Blues," "Highway 49," etc) and in movies ("O Brother, Where Art Thou?," "Crossroads," etc.).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
