History in Mississippi

Mississippi Blues Trail – John Primer

Camden

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Mississippi Blues Trail – John Primer Trail Marker Location: Camden Marker Front: John Primer’s rise to international acclaim as an award-winning champion of the blues wasthe result of decades of dedication, perseverance and commitment to the deep strains ofthe music […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Grits & Gravy

Clinton

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Mississippi Blues Trail – Grits & Gravy Trail Marker Location: Clinton Marker Front: Grits & Gravy was a historic recording studio housed in the building that once was the Hilltop Theatre. Before it was demolished in 2013, the structure also […]

A guitar, cowboy boots, and cowboy hat in sepia tone.

Mississippi Country Music Trail – Camp Shelby

Hattiesburg

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Mississippi Country Music Trail – Camp Shelby Trail Marker Location: Hattiesburg Marker Front:More than a million American soldiers have trained at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center since 1917, when it was established to prepare the U.S. Army for World […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – The Crossroads of Hwy 61 & 49

Clarksdale

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Mississippi Blues Trail – The Crossroads of Hwy 61 & 49 Trail Marker Location: Clarksdale Marker Front: The notion of a crossroads as a setting for spiritual decisions is common across many societies and religions, and in the blues it […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – Muddy Waters’s House

Clarksdale

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Mississippi Blues Trail – Muddy Waters’s House Trail Marker Location: Clarksdale Marker Front:Muddy Waters lived most of his first thirty years in a house on this site, part of the Stovall Plantation. In 1996, the restored house was put on […]

Holmes County Courthouse

Holmes County Courthouse

Lexington

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The Holmes County Courthouse in Lexington, Mississippi, was completed in 1894 and is one of the state’s finest surviving late nineteenth century courthouses. Designed by W. Chamberlin & Company, the red brick building blends Romanesque Revival massing with Queen Anne […]

Catfish Alley

Catfish Alley

Columbus

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Step back in time and stroll through the historic Catfish Alley in Columbus, Mississippi, a vibrant hub of African-American community life in days gone by. This lively street, nestled between Main Street and College Street, resonates with the echoes of […]

McComb Railroad Depot Museum

McComb Railroad Depot Museum

McComb

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The McComb Railroad Depot Museum is a railroad history museum located in the historic Illinois Central Railroad depot in McComb, Mississippi. Established to preserve the city’s rich railroad heritage, the museum interprets the role of the Illinois Central Railroad in […]

Lynyrd Skynyrd Monument

Lynyrd Skynyrd Monument

Magnolia

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The Lynyrd Skynyrd Monument is a memorial located near Magnolia, at the site of the October 20, 1977, airplane crash that claimed the lives of six people, including Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist and vocalist Steve Gaines, […]

Batesville Mounds

Batesville Mounds

Batesville

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The Batesville Mounds are a Native American archaeological site near Batesville, Mississippi, dating to the Early to Middle Woodland Period, approximately A.D. 1–400. Seven mounds were originally documented at the site, although only four remain visible today, including a 9-foot-high […]

William Faulkner Literary Garden

William Faulkner Literary Garden

New Albany

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The William Faulkner Literary Garden is a public garden in New Albany, featuring plants and quotes from the Nobel Prize-winning writer. In addition to being part of the Union County Heritage Museum, the garden offers a fountain, seasonal colors, benches, and […]

Union County Heritage Museum

Union County Heritage Museum

New Albany

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Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany, MS, has been a cornerstone of history and culture for over 20 years. Located near the birthplace of William Faulkner, the museum offers a modern facility with six galleries, outdoor exhibits, and The […]