{"id":5576,"date":"2025-12-10T10:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/?page_id=5576"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:52:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:52:05","slug":"warren-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/making-their-mark\/warren-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Warren County"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6607\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Making-their-Mark_0326-1024x467.png\" alt=\"Making Their Mark logo\" width=\"525\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Making-their-Mark_0326-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Making-their-Mark_0326-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Making-their-Mark_0326-768x351.png 768w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Making-their-Mark_0326-1536x701.png 1536w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Making-their-Mark_0326-2048x935.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/making-their-mark\/\">Making Their Mark<\/a>: Warren County<\/h1>\n<p>The historical marker for Warren County will honor 12 African American men elected to the legislature in the 19th century.<\/p>\n<p>Current status (Feb 1, 2026): Approved by Board of Supervisors and MDAH, submitted to manufacturer for delivery in summer 2026<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, this page will include the marker text and photo along with information and photos related to the community event to be held in Vicksburg.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-141\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/barrow-150x150.png\" alt=\"Peter Barnabus Barrow\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/barrow-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/barrow-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/peter-b-barrow\/\">Peter Barnabus Barrow<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-195\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/boyd-150x150.png\" alt=\"George W. Boyd\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/boyd-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/boyd-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/boyd\/\">George W. Boyd<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-5381\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"silhouette\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/charles-w-bush\/\">Charles W. Bush<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-896\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/carterpic-150x150.png\" alt=\"Hannibal C. Carter\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/carterpic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/carterpic-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/hannibal-c-carter\/\">Hannibal C. Carter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-191\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/chavis-150x150.png\" alt=\"George Washington Chavis\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/chavis-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/chavis-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/washington-chavis\/\">George Washington Chavis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2515\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coates-150x150.png\" alt=\"Milton Coates\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coates-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coates-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/milton-coates\/\">Milton Coates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-317\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/edwards-150x150.png\" alt=\"Weldon W. Edwards\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/edwards-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/edwards-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/w-w-edwards\/\">Weldon W. Edwards<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-5381\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"silhouette\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/charles-p-head\/\">Charles P. Head<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-5381\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"silhouette\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/albert-johnson\/\">Albert Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-5381\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"silhouette\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/unk-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/william-h-mallory\/\">William H. Mallory<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-715\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shadd-150x150.png\" alt=\"Isaac D. Shadd\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shadd-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shadd-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/f-d-shadd\/\">Isaac D. Shadd<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-2298\" src=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Capture-6-150x150.png\" alt=\"Thomas W. Stringer\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Capture-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Capture-6-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/legislators\/thomas-w-stringer\/\">Thomas W. Stringer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making Their Mark: Warren County The historical marker for Warren County will honor 12 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 for delivery in summer 2026 Eventually, this page will include the marker text and photo &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/making-their-mark\/warren-county\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Warren County&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":5283,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5576","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5576"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6627,"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5576\/revisions\/6627"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5283"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}