Clarke County, Mississippi
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Adams-Taylor-McRae House
Akin, C. V., House
Asher's Cabin
Barbour-Estes House
Bradshaw-Booth House
Brown-Wilson House
Buckley, Judge John L., House
Carmichael House
Carter, Benjamin H., House
Clarke County Courthouse and Confederate Monument
Compton-Short House
Cook-Sellers House
Covington House
Davis House
Dearman House
East Enterprise Historic District
Enterprise Bridge
Ferrill, Capt. C. C., House
Ford-Williams House
Forestdale Plantation
Hand House
Highway 11 Bridge over Chunky River
House at 200 East Franklin Street
House on Old Mill Creek Road
Hunter-Frost House
Kirkland, J. K., General Merchandise Store
Lee-Mitts House
McCrory-Deas-Buckley House
McNair, Dr., House
McNeill-McGee House
Methodist Parsonage House
Moore, Noah, House
Overseer's House and Outbuildings of Lang Plantation
Pilgrim's Rest
Prairie Place
Price-Patton-Pettis House
Quitman Depot
Quitman Downtown-Mill Historic District
Riverside Plantation
Shubuta Baptist Church
Shubuta Bridge
Shubuta Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Smith-McClain-Buckley House
Stephenson-Allen House
Stonewall Mill Village Historic District
Sumrall-Albritton House
Trotter-Byrd House
Ward House
Williams, Jim, House
Woolverton-Boyd House
Wyatt, W. W., House
During the antebellum period, Clarke County thrived economically with the development of agriculture, particularly cotton plantations. The county's fertile soil and access to transportation routes, such as the Chickasawhay River, helped fuel the growth of the plantation system. However, this prosperity came at the expense of enslaved African Americans who were forced to work on these plantations.
The Civil War had a significant impact on Clarke County, as it did on many areas of the South. Like much of Mississippi, the county was ravaged by the conflict, with many homes and farms destroyed. After the war, Clarke County faced the challenges of Reconstruction, including the loss of the plantation system and the struggle to redefine its economy and social structure. Agriculture remained a dominant industry, but small-scale farming and timber operations became more common.
In the 20th century, Clarke County experienced a shift from an agrarian to a more industrial and diverse economy. Lumber mills became a major industry, along with the production of turpentine and agricultural products like poultry and timber. Clarke County also played a role in the civil rights movement, with local activists working for desegregation and equal rights for African Americans. Today, Clarke County continues to navigate the complexities of the modern era while striving to preserve its historical heritage and foster economic growth for its residents.
Brief timeline of the history of Clarke County, Mississippi:
- 1812 - Clarke County is established as a county in Mississippi.
- 1813 - The first settlers move into the area.
- 1840 - The county seat is established in the town of Quitman.
- 1861-1865 - Clarke County residents participate in the American Civil War.
- 1870s - The timber industry begins to flourish in Clarke County.
- 1896 - The Quitman Academy is founded.
- 1914-1918 - Many Clarke County residents serve in World War I.
- 1930s - Clarke County experiences economic difficulties during the Great Depression.
- 1950s-1960s - Civil rights activities and desegregation efforts impact Clarke County.
- 1980s - Clarke County's economy diversifies with the growth of manufacturing industries.
- 2005 - Hurricane Katrina causes significant damage in Clarke County.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Clarke County, Mississippi.