{"id":5580,"date":"2025-12-10T10:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/?page_id=5580"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:53:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:53:27","slug":"wilkinson-amite-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/much-ado.net\/legislators\/making-their-mark\/wilkinson-amite-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilkinson & Amite County"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Making<\/h1>\n

Making Their Mark<\/a>: Wilkinson & Amite County<\/h1>\n

The historical marker for the counties of Wilkinson and Amite 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 Woodville.<\/p>\n

\"Samuel
\nSamuel W. Fitzhugh<\/a><\/p>\n

\"silhouette\"
\nHugh M. Foley<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Samuel
\nSamuel Riley<\/a><\/p>\n

\"George
\nGeorge W. White<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Making Their Mark: Wilkinson & Amite County The historical marker for the counties of Wilkinson and Amite 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 for delivery in summer 2026 Eventually, this page will … <\/p>\n

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