In downtown Vicksburg, a marker stands as a tribute to Frank Crump Jr., a dedicated educator and fearless civil rights advocate. During the pivotal Freedom Summer of 1964, he played a key role in registering Black voters and representing the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. His passion for justice led him to participate in the 1972 Vicksburg boycott, pressing city leaders and local businesses for equal rights. You can find this commemorative marker at the intersection of Washington and Veto Streets.
