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\"Making<\/h1>\n

Making Their Mark<\/a>: Yazoo County<\/h1>\n

The historical marker for Yazoo County will honor 6 African American men elected to the legislature in the 19th century.<\/p>\n

Current status (April 21, 2026): approved by Board of Supervisors and MDAH, submitted to manufacturer for delivery in late 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 Yazoo City.<\/p>\n

\"Walter
\nWalter Boyd<\/a><\/p>\n

\"silhouette\"
\nHenry Craytin<\/a><\/p>\n

\"silhouette\"
\nJames M. Dixon<\/a><\/p>\n

\"William
\nWilliam Henderson Foote<\/a><\/p>\n

\"James
\nJames G. Patterson<\/a><\/p>\n

\"silhouette\"
\nF. Dora Wade<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Making Their Mark: Yazoo County The historical marker for Yazoo County will honor 6 African American men elected to the legislature in the 19th century. Current status (April 21, 2026): approved by Board of Supervisors and MDAH, submitted to manufacturer for delivery in late 2026 Eventually, this page will include the marker text and photo … <\/p>\n

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