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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P10_the-chatmon-family_Bolton-MS.html
Front The Henderson Chatmon family, which produced some of Mississippi's most important blues and string band musicians, lived near this site on Texas Street in 1900. Henderson's sons Armenter, better known as "Bo Carter" and Sam Chatmon record…
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Located 4.4 mi. S.W., is site of crucial battle in the Vicksburg defense, May 16, 1863. Grant, cutting off Johnston's relief, drove Pemberton from this hill across Big Black River.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LLI_st-marks-episcopal-church_Bolton-MS.html
St. Mark's was organized in 1837 by Rev. James McGregor Dale and construction of the sanctuary was completed in 1855. Following the battle of Raymond on May 12, 1863, the church was used as a hospital for Federal soldiers. The interior of the chur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IMF_charley-patton-birthplace_Bolton-MS.html
~Front~ Mississippi blues master Charley Patton was born on this property when it was known as Herring's Place, according to Bolton bluesman Sam Chatmon. Patton's birthdate has often been reported as April 1891, but other sources cite earlier dat…
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