Washington Addition in Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
Council of Federated Organizations (COFO)
Erected 2009 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 32° 17.843′ N, 90° 12.114′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds County. It is in Washington Addition. Marker is at the intersection of John R. Lynch Street and Short Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east on John R. Lynch Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1013 John R Lynch Street, Jackson MS 39203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. COFO Central Offices (a few steps from this marker); M.W. Stringer Grand Lodge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alpha Delta Zeta (about 800 feet away); Noel House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mark's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jackson State Tragedy (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Bench By The Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Margaret Walker (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.