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Meridian, Mississippi Civil Rights Trail Historical Markers
"Although the dark days of this period continue to define Mississippians to the rest of the world, Freedom Summer workers remember Mississippi as a catalyst for change. The Meridian Civil Rights Trail acknowledges this painful past and celebrates those who fought for a brighter future.
By Mark Hilton, December 3, 2017
African American Business District Marker
1 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 1 — African American Business District — Meridian Civil Rights Trail —  |
| 2 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 15 — Council of Organizations — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 3 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 5 — Federal Courthouse — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 4 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 17 — First Union Missionary Baptist Church — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 5 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 7 — Freedom Riders — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 6 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 14 — Freedom School — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 7 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 8 — McLemore Cemetery — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 8 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 9 — Newell Chapel CME — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 9 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 16 — Old Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 10 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 3 — Sit-Ins, Pickets & Boycotts — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 11 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 11 — St. John Baptist Church — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 12 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 10 — St. Joseph Catholic Church — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 13 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 12 — The Impact of Churches — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 14 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 4 — The Jewish Contribution — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 15 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 2 — The Movement — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 16 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 6 — Voter Registration — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |
| 17 ► Mississippi, Lauderdale County, Meridian — 13 — Wechsler School — Meridian Civil Rights Trail — |