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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23H3_the-jewish-contribution_Meridian-MS.html
Jewish merchants contributed greatly to Meridian's growth. The Grand Opera House (MSU Riley Center) and the Threefoot Building stand as evidence of their business success. Although Jews were well accepted in Meridian, their support of Civil Rights…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23H2_federal-courthouse_Meridian-MS.html
The Federal Courthouse in Meridian was the site of two of the most significant legal actions in Civil Rights history: the filing of James Meredith's lawsuit to integrate the University of Mississippi in 1961 and the infamous "Mississippi Burning" …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23H0_voter-registration_Meridian-MS.html
Voter registration was one of the goals of the Civil Rights movement. In the South, poll taxes and literacy exams like the one given here at the Lauderdale County Courthouse were used to prevent African-Americans from registering. These practices …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GZ_dr-jeff-anderson-house_Meridian-MS.html
This Tudor Revival home built in 1923, was the home of Dr. William Jefferson Anderson, found of the Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. Remaining in family hands from his death in 1951 until 1992, the house was purchased in 2001 by the United W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GS_wechsler-school_Meridian-MS.html
Built in 1894, this was the first brick public school building in east Mississippi for African American children. The school was named for Rabbi Jacob Wechsler, who led the drive to build it. Founded in 1871, the school was initially housed in St.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GN_meridian-blues-jazz_Meridian-MS.html
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Meridian blues and jazz performers have played important roles in musical history, both locally and nationally, not only supplying a foundation for other genres but also propelling music in new directions. Notables with Meridian roots inclu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23GM_african-american-cultural-heritage-district_Meridian-MS.html
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 businesse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R61_poplar-springs-road-historic-district_Meridian-MS.html
In 1905, local lumber businessman M.R. Grant laid out a plan for the lots and streets along Poplar Springs Drive and named it Marion Park in honor of his daughter. By 1912 along this winding road, featuring large homes, a street car line and Matty…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GVK_lauderdale-county-world-war-i-memorial_Meridian-MS.html
1917 - 1918
To the glory
of God
and in honor of
those of
Lauderdale
County
who patriotically
answered the call
of our country
to uphold justice
and the rights
of humanity
and in loving
remembrance of
those who therein
made the
supreme sacrifice
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GVJ_railroads-and-the-war_Meridian-MS.html
Meridian was a Civil War railroad center with an arsenal, a military hospital, and state offices. On Feb, 14, 1865, General Sherman's troops reached town and began destroying track, cutting an essential Confederate supply line.