Greenville in Washington County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Where Main Street Meets the River
Erected 1995 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 33° 24.702′ N, 91° 3.892′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Mississippi, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Main Street, Greenville MS 38701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David "Honey Boy" Edwards (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles K. Rickard (within shouting distance of this marker); George "All Nite" Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); James Michael Dill (within shouting distance of this marker); B. B. King (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mississippi River Levee (about 400 feet away); Charley Patton (about 400 feet away); Mississippi Sheiks (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article on the Delta Democrat Times. (Submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on Hodding Carter. (Submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.