A small town of 1800 residents in Quitman County in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Marks played a big role in the histories of Civil Rights and American music. In June 2019, I spent time with Mrs. Velma Benson-Wilson, the former Quitman County Administrator and current Director of Tourism and Economic Development for Quitman County, to hear her stories and the history of the area. She also gave me a wonderful list of what to see and do while in Quitman County for a weekend.

Download this free PDF for great ways to spend A Quick 48 Hours in Marks, Mississippi. Check out suggestions and a weekend itinerary for Quitman County. (And just like every AQ48 list I’ve compiled - this doesn’t pretend to be comprehensive. So please, email me at jennifer@whatsgoodproject.com and let us know what else needs to be here.)