William Grant Still

William Grant Still (HM1RE8)

Location: Woodville, MS 39669 Wilkinson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 6.204', W 91° 17.927'

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The dean of African-American composers and one of the greatest classical musicians in American history, Still was born near Woodville on May 11, 1895. In 1930, Still composed Afro-American Symphony, a blues-influenced work. Troubled Island was his first major opera. By the time of his death in 1978, he had written over 150 compositions.
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HM NumberHM1RE8
Year Placed1995
Placed ByMississippi Department of Archives and History
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, April 1st, 2016 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 662244 N 3442305
Decimal Degrees31.10340000, -91.29878333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 6.204', W 91° 17.927'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 6' 12.24" N, 91° 17' 55.62" W
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Area Code(s)601
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100-198 Boston Row, Woodville MS 39669, US
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