Hinds and Rankin County

Making Their Mark: Hinds County and Rankin County

The historical marker for Hinds County and Rankin County will honor 17 African American men elected to the legislature in the 19th century. Eventually, this page will include the marker text and photo along with information and photos related to the community event to be held in Jackson.

Hinds

L K Atwood
Louis Kossuth Atwood

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Monroe Bell

Charles Caldwell
Charles Caldwell

George Caldwell Granberry
George Caldwell Granberry

Weldon Hicks
Weldon Hicks

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William Johnson

James D. Lynch
James D. Lynch

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Henry Mayson

M M McLeod
Murdock M. McLeod

George G. Moseley
George G. Moseley

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Charles Fisher Norris

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Charles Reese

W M Robinson
William M. Robinson

James A. Shorter, Jr.
James A. Shorter, Jr.

E. B. Welborne
Eugene Bonaparte Welborne

Rankin

Wilson Hicks
Wilson Hicks

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Henry L. Jackson

J. W. McFarland
John W. McFarland

This page was last updated on January 1, 2026.