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Terry, Mississippi

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History of Terry

Medgar Evers Home

1963

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

17.5 mi away

Old Capitol Museum

1839

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.

15.4 mi away

Everything Near Terry

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

  • Battle of Raymond · 13.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where a pivotal Civil War battle unfolded, shaping the fate of Vicksburg? You're driving right through it! This quiet stretch of Hinds County was once the scene of the Battle of Raymond. On 1863, May 12th,…

  • Jackson State killings · 14.8 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…

  • Mount Olive Cemetery (Jackson, Mississippi) · 14.8 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,…

  • King Edward Hotel (Jackson, Mississippi) · 15.3 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…

  • Old Capitol Museum · 15.4 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 · 15.4 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,…

  • The Assistant Principal Who Ran to His Truck · 16.8 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…

  • Medgar Evers Home · 17.5 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 · 17.7 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…

  • Fountainhead (Jackson, Mississippi) · 18.1 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…

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