Clarksdale Walk of Fame | |
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Sponsored by | The Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce |
Location | Clarksdale, Mississippi |
Country | United States |
Reward(s) | Bronze plaque embedded into the sidewalk |
First awarded | 2008 |
The Clarksdale Walk of Fame honors notable people from Clarksdale, Mississippi who've made their mark on the culture of Clarksdale. It was created in 2008 by the Clarksdale/ Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce as a self-guided walking tour in an effort to increase foot traffic in downtown Clarksdale. [1] The plaques are located near a site of historical significance associated with the honoree. [2] Singer Sam Cooke received the first plaque, dedicated outside the New Roxy theater where he once performed. [3]
Also in Clarksdale is the Blues Alley Walk of Fame which was a precursor to the Clarksdale Walk of Fame. Blues musician John Lee Hooker and the Texas-based rock band ZZ Top were honored. ZZ Top helped raise $1 million in support of the Delta Blues Museum, they have a plaque at the Carnegie Public Library (former location of the museum). [4]
Honoree | Location |
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Sam Cooke [3] | New Roxy Theater, 357 Issaquena Avenue |
Son House [1] | Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, 252 Delta Avenue |
Muddy Waters [5] | Clarksdale Station Train Depot, Blues Alley |
Tennessee Williams [1] | St. George's Episcopal Church Rectory, 108 Sharkey Avenue |
John Clark [6] | Clark House, 211 Clark Street |
Early Wright [1] | Alcazar Hotel, 127 Third Street |
Charlie Conerly [6] | Hambone Art Gallery, 111 East 2nd Street |
Perian Conerly [6] | Hambone Art Gallery, 111 East 2nd Street |
Aaron Henry [6] | Martin Luther King Boulevard and Ashton Alley |
Ike Turner [7] | Delta Blues Museum, 1 Blues Alley |
Super Chikan [8] | Ground Zero Blues Club, 0 Blues Alley |
Big Jack Johnson [6] | Red's Blues Club, 398 Sunflower Ave |