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Holmes County

Making Their Mark: Holmes County

The historical marker for Holmes County will honor seven 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 Lexington.

Perry Howard
Perry Howard

James G. Marshall
James G. Marshall

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Cicero Mitchell

Edmund Scarborough
Edmund Scarborough

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Fred Stewart

Harrison H. Truhart
Harrison H. Truhart

Tenant Weatherly
Tenant Weatherly

This page was last updated on November 11, 2025.

Please note that some of the primary and secondary sources quoted on this site use offensive racist language and descriptions. These should never be taken as an accurate representation of the historical figure being discussed.

Site created and managed by DeeDee Baldwin, Associate Professor, Engagement Librarian, Mississippi State University Libraries. Proudly listed on Digital Black History, the NCPH Digital Projects Directory, and the Mapping BDPH project. This site’s content is also available as a digital exhibit presented by MSU Libraries and archived at Portico.

DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/GAX6F

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