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Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling of Dr. Clinton Battle Marker
September 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dr. Clinton Battle was a physician and civil rights leader in Indianola whose activism brought critical change to the Mississippi Delta. As president of the local NAACP chapter in the 1950s, Dr. Battle led voter registration drives, offering a beacon of hope and leadership in the Delta during a time of brutal repression. He also used his medical practice to support activists and the Black community, often at great personal and professional risk. The marker pays tribute to his courageous, multifaceted service and fearless work for justice during one of the most turbulent periods in state history.
About the Mississippi Freedom Trail:
The Mississippi Freedom Trail pays tribute to Mississippi’s profound impact on the U.S. civil rights movement. The statewide initiative features over 40 markers commemorating the individuals, locations, and pivotal events that were instrumental in the struggle for civil rights. Administered by Visit Mississippi in partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Mississippi Freedom Trail is supported by a State Tourism Grant from the US. Economic Development Administration.
For more information about the Mississippi Freedom Trail and to explore tourism offerings in Mississippi, visit visitmississippi.org.