National Monument · Mississippi, United States
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is a national monument in Mississippi, United States, covering 0.7 acres (0.3 ha), established in 1956.
Photo: Jud McCranie via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 0.7 acres (0.3 ha) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Coordinates | 32.3408° N, 90.2125° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, also known as Medgar Evers House, is a historic house museum at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive within the Medgar Evers Historic District in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Built in 1956, it was the home of African American civil rights activist Medgar Evers (1925–1963) at the time of his assassination by a white supremacist. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2017. The John D. Dingell Jr.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Like Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument? Visit Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument’s official park page for hours and current conditions before you travel.
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) · Jackson, United States · 8.2 miles away
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) · Moselle, United States · 79.3 miles away
- Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) · Meridian, United States · 85.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument?
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is in Mississippi, United States (32.3408° N, 90.2125° W).
When was Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument established?
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument was established in 1956, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument?
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument covers 0.7 acres (0.3 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/Medgar_and_Myrlie_Evers_Home_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/memy/ — Official park page.