Vernon F. Dahmer. Sr.
N 31° 24.758 W 089° 18.515
16R E 280535 N 3477637
Historical marker located in Hattiesburg, MS.
Waymark Code: WMQW0Z
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2016
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Vernon Dahmer (1908-1966), a farmer, businessman, and Civil Rights leader widely known for his belief that "if you don't vote, you don't count" was killed here defending his home and family from a gunfire and firebomb attack on January 10, 1966. While he fought the assailants, his family was able to escape. The Ku Klux Klan had targeted Dahmer, who had once served as president of the local branch of the NAACP, for his support for voting rights for African Americans. Convictions followed for several klansman.
Date Installed:: 2004
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