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Mound Bayou is a city in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,533 at the 2010 census, down from 2,102 in 2000. It was founded as an independent black community in 1887 by former slaves led by Isaiah Montgomery. Mound Bayou Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
8 de mar. de 2017 · Founded by former slaves in 1887, Mound Bayou, Miss., was one of the country's first all-black towns. Here's a look into its historic past and uncertain future.
27 de jul. de 2021 · Today Mound Bayou is a quiet place: No one promenades up and down the main street, and there are no cafes or music. The Mound Bayou welcome sign chronicles the small municipality’s history and its founding by freed slaves.
Mound Bayou is the oldest, all African American community in the United States, founded in 1887 by former slaves. Learn about its history, events, and attractions in the Mississippi Delta.
Located along US Highway 61 in the central Mississippi Delta, Mound Bayou was at one time the nation’s largest and most self-sufficient African American town. Founded in 1887 by cousins Isaiah T. Montgomery, Joshua P. T. Montgomery, and Benjamin T. Green, all of whom had been slaves at the Davis Bend Plantation in Warren County, […]
Nestled in the heart of Mississippi, Mound Bayou stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of its founders, a beacon of hope, and a symbol of the African-American experience.
Located in the heart of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, our museum is a beacon that illuminates the rich tapestry of this extraordinary town. Let's embark on a journey through our museum's story. A Window into History: The Mound Bayou Museum is a living chronicle of the town's past.
