| Clarksdale Walk of Fame | |
| Location: | Clarksdale, Mississippi |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Reward: | Bronze plaque embedded into the sidewalk |
| Country: | United States |
| Sponsor: | The Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce |
The Clarksdale Walk of Fame honors notable people from Clarksdale, Mississippi who've made their mark on the culture of Clarksdale. It was created in 2008 by the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce as a self-guided walking tour in an effort to increase foot traffic in downtown Clarksdale.[1] The plaques are located near a site of historical significance associated with the honoree.[2] Singer Sam Cooke received the first plaque, dedicated outside the New Roxy theater where he once performed.[3]
Also in Clarksdale is the Blues Alley Walk of Fame which was a precursor to the Clarksdale Walk of Fame. Blues musician John Lee Hooker and the Texas-based rock band ZZ Top were honored. ZZ Top helped raise $1 million in support of the Delta Blues Museum, they have a plaque at the Carnegie Public Library (former location of the museum).[4]
| Sam Cooke | New Roxy Theater, 357 Issaquena Avenue | |
| Son House | Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, 252 Delta Avenue | |
| Muddy Waters[5] | Clarksdale Station Train Depot, Blues Alley | |
| Tennessee Williams | St. George's Episcopal Church Rectory, 108 Sharkey Avenue | |
| John Clark[6] | Clark House, 211 Clark Street | |
| Early Wright | Alcazar Hotel, 127 Third Street | |
| Charlie Conerly | Hambone Art Gallery, 111 East 2nd Street | |
| Perian Conerly | Hambone Art Gallery, 111 East 2nd Street | |
| Aaron Henry | Martin Luther King Boulevard and Ashton Alley | |
| Ike Turner[7] | Delta Blues Museum, 1 Blues Alley | |
| Super Chikan[8] | Ground Zero Blues Club, 0 Blues Alley | |
| Big Jack Johnson | Red's Blues Club, 398 Sunflower Ave |