{"id":5572,"date":"2025-12-10T10:06:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/?page_id=5572"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:50:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:50:41","slug":"oktibbeha-clay-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/making-their-mark\/oktibbeha-clay-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Oktibbeha & Clay County"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Making<\/h1>\n

Making Their Mark<\/a>: Oktibbeha & Clay County<\/h1>\n

The historical marker for the counties of Oktibbeha and Clay, which will be placed at Unity Park in Starkville, will honor 5 African American men elected to the legislature in the 19th century.<\/p>\n

Current status (Feb 1, 2026): Approved by Board of Supervisors and MDAH, submitted to manufacturer for delivery in summer 2026<\/p>\n

Eventually, this page will include the marker text and photo along with information and photos related to the community event to be held in Starkville.<\/p>\n

\"Anderson
\nAnderson Boyd<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Benjamin
\nBenjamin Chiles<\/a><\/p>\n

\"silhouette\"
\nDavid Higgins<\/a><\/p>\n

\"silhouette\"
\nRandle Nettles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Making Their Mark: Oktibbeha & Clay County The historical marker for the counties of Oktibbeha and Clay, which will be placed at Unity Park in Starkville, will honor 5 African American men elected to the legislature in the 19th century. Current status (Feb 1, 2026): Approved by Board of Supervisors and MDAH, submitted to manufacturer … <\/p>\n

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