Robert Johnson Birthplace - Hazelhurst, MS
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N 31° 51.612 W 090° 23.779
15R E 746342 N 3527895
A monument to Robert Johnson in a small park in front of the courthouse in Hazelhurst, MS
Waymark Code: WMCKND
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2011
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Robert Johnson born Hazelhurst, Mississippi May 8, 1911 Copiah County
Robert Johnson recording career left an enormous legacy to American music. The body of his work is considered to be the most powerful of its kind.
His music struck a chord that continues to resonate. His blues adresses generations he never knew and made potry of his vision and fears.
A hounting and lyrical portrait of the human spirit.
King of the Deltal Blues Singers.
Date Installed:: 2008/1/31
Organization that placed the object:: Mississippi Blues Commission
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