Sharkey & Issaquena County

Making Their Mark: Sharkey & Issaquena County

The historical marker for the counties of Sharkey and Issaquena will honor 11 African American men elected to the legislature in the 19th century.

Current status (Dec 10, 2025): awaiting approval from Sharkey County Board of Supervisors at Dec. 15 meeting

Eventually, this page will include the marker text and photo along with information and photos related to the community event to be held in Rolling Fork.

Stephen B. Blackwell
Stephen B. Blackwell

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Frank P. P. Brooks

G W Butler
George William Butler

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Richard Griggs

Russell Walker Houston
Russell Walker Houston

Cornelius J. Jones, 1919
Cornelius J. Jones

William H. Jones
William H. Jones

Lemuel C. Moore
Lemuel C. Moore

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Samuel A. Sanderlin

Henry P. Scott
Henry P. Scott

James S. Simmons
James S. Simmons

This page was last updated on January 5, 2026.