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is a series of historical markers which celebrate the literary, social, historical, and cultural contributions of
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Mississippi Writers Trail Advisory Committee, composed of many state cultural institutions, selects several scholars who identify potential authors for inclusion in the Writers Trail and to draft the text for each marker. Final locations are determined in consultation with local communities;
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an author's life. To emphasize the literary focus of the trail, the markers are cast in the shape of an open book and display information about the author's life with the goal of educating the public about the legacy of
Mississippi writers.
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Writers Trail marker in honor of Stark Young installed outside the public library in Como, Mississippi.
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