Clinton in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Charles Caldwell Assassination

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 16, 2015

1. Charles Caldwell Assassination Marker

Inscription. Charles Caldwell, Republican leader during Reconstruction, was assassinated outside Clinton's Store on the northeast corner of Leake and Jefferson Streets on December 30, 1875. Caldwell, a former slave, was a delegate to the 1868 State Constitutional Convention and in 1870 elected to the state Senate. He organized the political rally that led to the Clinton Riot. A target of vigilantes, Caldwell was lured to the cellar of Clinton's store and killed in an ambush.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is December 30, 1875.

Location. 32° 20.415′ N, 90° 19.831′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker is at the intersection of West Leake Street and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Leake Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 West Leake 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. Olde Town Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Livery Stable (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton's Brick Streets (about 300 feet away); Tanglewood (about 400 feet away); Hillman College (about 700

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feet away); Dr. Walter Hillman (about 700 feet away); Town Spring (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Spring Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Also see . . . Mississippi Genealogy article on the Clinton Riot. (Submitted on October 19, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Former Clinton's Store - location of assassination. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 16, 2015

2. Former Clinton's Store - location of assassination.

Now the Academy of Japanese Martial Arts.

The view of marker looking east on Leake Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 16, 2015

3. The view of marker looking east on Leake Street.

Clinton Riot historical marker (future) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 16

4. Clinton Riot historical marker (future)

Although this marker was to be installed in September 2015, the city has decided to delay the installation of the new marker until the new city train depot can be built. It will be installed as a part of the dedication of the new building in Clinton (probably in 2017).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.