Clarksdale, Blues music capital in Mississippi, United States
Clarksdale sits at an elevation of 53 meters along the Sunflower River in Coahoma County, featuring streets that follow former Native American trading paths.
John Clark established the settlement in 1848 by building a timber mill at the intersection of two former Indian routes, which later became major transportation corridors.
The Delta Blues Museum preserves the musical legacy through exhibits of instruments, recordings, and personal items from musicians who shaped the blues genre.
Visitors find accommodations ranging from local guesthouses to chain hotels, with direct access to blues performances every night of the week.
The Riverside Hotel, a former hospital turned lodging establishment, housed numerous blues performers including Bessie Smith and Robert Nighthawk during their tours.
Location: Coahoma County
Inception: 1848
Elevation above the sea: 53 m
Shares border with: Tunica
Website: https://cityofclarksdale.org
GPS coordinates: 34.20064,-90.57022
Latest update: June 2, 2025 19:43
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