Brandon, Mississippi

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Brandon

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Brandon.

10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• The Assistant Principal Who Ran to His Truck · 6.3 mi · News Wikipedia

  On October 1, 1997, a sixteen-year-old opened fire in the commons area of Pearl High School, killing two students and wounding seven after already murdering his mother at home that morning. Assistant principal Joel…

• Fountainhead (Jackson, Mississippi) · 11.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever seen a Frank Lloyd Wright house that looks like a giant letter Y? Get ready, because you're about to pass one of his rare Usonian designs, right here in Jackson! This is Fountainhead, also known as the J. Willis…

• Old Capitol Museum · 11.6 mi · Historical Marker

  Mississippi's state capitol from 1839 to 1903, where the secession convention was held in 1861 and where the state's civil rights history unfolded.

• Jackson, MS · 11.8 mi · Local history

  Jackson, Mississippi, situated amidst rolling hills unexpected in the state's delta-influenced landscape, owes much of its economic lifeblood to manufacturing. While government and healthcare are significant employers,…

• King Edward Hotel (Jackson, Mississippi) · 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what stories a grand old hotel could tell? Up ahead, you'll see the King Edward Hotel, a Jackson landmark that's seen it all. Built as the Edwards Hotel in 1923, it quickly became the city's premier…

• Mount Olive Cemetery (Jackson, Mississippi) · 12.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where the unsung heroes of Jackson's Black community found their final rest? Mount Olive Cemetery holds their stories. Established in 1846, this burial ground became a vital space for African Americans,…

• Jackson State killings · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This quiet spot holds a painful memory, a story often overshadowed by events at Kent State. On May May 15th, 1970, at Jackson State College in Mississippi, police confronted student protestors. Tensions escalated, and…

• Tougaloo College · 13.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here and let's talk about Tougaloo College, a beacon of hope and a battleground for justice! This isn't just a college; it's a living monument to the fight for equality. You're approaching a place where…

• Medgar Evers Home · 14.0 mi · Historical Marker

  Home of NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers, who was assassinated in his driveway on June 12, 1963, by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith.

• Piney Woods Country Life School · 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment, because you're about to discover a truly remarkable place: The Piney Woods Country Life School. This isn't just any old school; it's a testament to the power of education and resilience. Founded…