Mound Bayou, Independent Black community in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States.
The city spans less than one square mile of land in the Mississippi Delta region, featuring residential areas and agricultural fields.
Isaiah Montgomery and former slaves established Mound Bayou in 1887, developing it into a self-sufficient African American settlement with farms and businesses.
The Mound Bayou Historic District preserves numerous buildings that reflect the development of this independent Black community through different architectural periods.
Modern infrastructure improvements in Mound Bayou include the implementation of fiber optic networks and updates to the municipal water system.
President Theodore Roosevelt's 1908 visit to Mound Bayou highlighted the success of this independent Black community during the segregation era.
Location: Bolivar County
Inception: 1887
Elevation above the sea: 44 m
Website: http://cityofmoundbayou.org
GPS coordinates: 33.88060,-90.72810
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43
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