Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Freedom Riders

Meridian Civil Rights Trail

Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017

1. Freedom Riders Marker

Inscription. Freedom Riders traveled through the Meridian bus station without major incident, thanks to negotiation efforts by local Civil Rights activists and police. Their experience was unlike that in other cities, where they faced mob violence and arrests.

Erected 2014 by the Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Meridian, Mississippi Civil Rights Trail series list.

Location. 32° 21.842′ N, 88° 41.886′ W. Marker is in Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Constitution Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 4th Street. Located at the Meridian/Lauderdale County Tourism Bureau. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 Constitution Avenue, Meridian MS 39301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lauderdale County Archives (within shouting distance of this marker); Moe Bandy (within shouting distance of this marker); Voter Registration (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elsie McWilliams

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(about 400 feet away); Meridian's "C" Battery (about 500 feet away); Country Music Comes of Age (about 500 feet away); The Grand Opera House (about 600 feet away); Marks-Rothenberg Co. (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meridian.

Freedom Riders Marker at the Tourist Bureau (former bus station). image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017

2. Freedom Riders Marker at the Tourist Bureau (former bus station).

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.