Robert Johnson Birthplace

Robert Johnson Birthplace (HMYBS)

Location: Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Copiah County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 51.612', W 90° 23.779'

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Robert Johnson born Hazelhurst, Mississippi May 8, 1911 Copiah County

His music struck a chord that continues to resonate. His blues addresses generations he never knew and made poetry of his vision and fears.

A haunting and lyrical portrait of the human spirit.

King of the Delta Blues Singers.
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HM NumberHMYBS
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Year Placed2008
Placed ByMississippi Blues Commission
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Date Added Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 3:42pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 746342 N 3527895
Decimal Degrees31.86020000, -90.39631667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 51.612', W 90° 23.779'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 51' 36.72" N, 90° 23' 46.74" W
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Area Code(s)601
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 115-131 Caldwell Dr, Hazlehurst MS 39083, US
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