Community members gathered Tuesday evening at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center for the second installment of the Attala Historical Society’s “Echoes of History: America 250 Lecture Series.”
The June 9 program, “Marked on America’s Map: 20 Places That Define Attala County,” focused on the 20 Attala County sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The presentation was led by Attala Historical Society President Audra Love Dean along with Angel Chennault, Sue Ousterhout, and Katherine Ellard.
During opening remarks, Dean emphasized the importance of preserving historic sites and sharing their stories with future generations.
“All these places have some type of local significance,” Dean said. “Preservation of these things here is very important so we can make sure that all of these get passed along to future generations.”
The program explored the history and significance of landmarks throughout Attala County, highlighting locations that have played a role in shaping the community’s heritage. Dean noted that while she was familiar with some of the sites featured in the presentation, others were discoveries even for longtime local historians.
The lecture series is presented by the Attala Historical Society as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Photos from Tuesday night’s presentation are featured below.
