African-American Cultural Heritage District

African-American Cultural Heritage District (HM23GM)

Location: Meridian, MS 39301 Lauderdale County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 21.753', W 88° 42.132'

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The portion of the Meridian Downtown Historic Preservation District centered on the intersection of 25th Avenue with 5th Street has a long historical association with the African-American community due to the concentration of black-owned businesses from the turn of the 20th century to the present. Venues such as the E.F. Young Jr. Hotel, Beale Café E.E. Howard Building, and Magnolia Theater drew train travelers in the area for entertainment. The Fielder & Brooks Pharmacy is particularly important serving as the headquarters COFO during the Civil Rights era.
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HM NumberHM23GM
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Placed ByThe City of Meridian and the State of Mississippi
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Date Added Monday, December 4th, 2017 at 7:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 339843 N 3581896
Decimal Degrees32.36255000, -88.70220000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 21.753', W 88° 42.132'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 21' 45.18" N, 88° 42' 7.9199999999999" W
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Area Code(s)601
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2422 5th St, Meridian MS 39301, US
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