National Monument · Illinois, United States
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is a national monument in Illinois, United States, covering 5.7 acres (2.3 ha), established in 2023.
National Monument · Illinois, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Illinois, United States |
| Area | 5.7 acres (2.3 ha) |
| Established | 2023 |
| Coordinates | 33.8606° N, 90.2747° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
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About Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is a United States national monument that honors Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American teenager who was abducted, tortured, and lynched in Mississippi in 1955, and his mother, Mamie Till, who became an advocate in the Civil Rights Movement. The monument includes three sites, one in Illinois and two in Mississippi, with a total area of 5.7 acres (2.3 ha). The monument is managed by the National Park Service and was established by President Joe Biden on July 25, 2023, which would have been Emmett Till's 82nd birthday.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 83.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument?
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is in Illinois, United States (33.8606° N, 90.2747° W).
When was Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument established?
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument was established in 2023, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument?
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument covers 5.7 acres (2.3 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmett_Till_and_Mamie_Till-Mobley_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/till/ — Official park page.