Clinton in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Clinton Riot
Erected 2017 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1875.
Location. 32° 20.575′ N, 90° 19.841′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Belmont Street and Vernon Road. Located behind some former Jackson Milling Company buildings, near the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Belmont Street, Clinton MS 39056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town Spring (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Town Spring (about 800 feet away); The Spring Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles Caldwell Assassination (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clinton's Brick Streets (approx. 0.2 miles away); Olde Town Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis Livery Stable (approx. ¼ mile away); Hillman College (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.
More about this marker. Marker is located in an unusual out-of-the-way location. This marker is located about 1000 feet directly north of the location of the assassination of Charles Caldwell. It was placed there as it was the former location of the Clinton Rail Depot. See related marker.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . . Mississippi Genealogy article on the Clinton Riot. (Submitted on March 23, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,701 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.