Wicks Community is an African American community established in 1887. This land was purchased by Dennis Wicks from Simon Leob, a Jewish man. Dennis Wicks was a former slave, the son of Ned Wicks. Ned Wicks was purchased as a slave by a farmer named . . . — — Map (db m178987) HM
Dennis Wicks, Jr. designated land in the early 1900s to build a pond for family members to water their livestock. The pond was called Wicks Pond. He also donated a water pump for clean drinking water.
Dennis Wicks, Jr.
November 17, 1883 ~ . . . — — Map (db m178992) HM
James Jim Wicks designated land in the early 1900s to build a school to educate family members. The school was named Wicks Normal School.
James Jim Wicks
February 20, 1867 ~ January 2, 1939 — — Map (db m178993) HM
Ned Wicks designated land to build a church in the early 1900s for family members to worship the Lord. The church is called New Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Ned Wicks
August 1849 ~ circa 1929 — — Map (db m178995) HM
Zacharias Wicks, Sr. designated land in 1920 as a burial ground for family members. The cemetery is called Wicks memorial Garden.
Zacharias Wicks, Sr.
April 12, 1872 ~ June 15, 1950 — — Map (db m178997) HM
