Woodville in Wilkinson County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

William Grant Still

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 25, 2016

1. William Grant Still Marker

Inscription. The dean of African-American composers and one of the greatest classical musicians in American history, Still was born near Woodville on May 11, 1895. In 1930, Still composed Afro-American Symphony, a blues-influenced work. Troubled Island was his first major opera. By the time of his death in 1978, he had written over 150 compositions.

Erected 1995 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1895.

Location. 31° 6.204′ N, 91° 17.927′ W. Marker is in Woodville, Mississippi, in Wilkinson County. It is on Boston Row south of Main Street (Mississippi Highway 24), on the right when traveling south. Located on the Wilkinson County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodville MS 39669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

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: Schloss-Rothschild Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Cumbo Variety Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Woodville Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkinson County Museum

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkinson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkinson County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 513 Commercial Row (within shouting distance of this marker); 503 Commercial Row (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodville.

Also see . . .
1. William Grant Still. Wikipedia (Submitted on April 1, 2016.)

2. William Grant Still Music. (Submitted on April 1, 2016.)

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 25, 2016

2. William Grant Still Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2016. This page has been viewed 648 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.