Arts & Culture
7
Born 4.1 miles west near Nankipoo on Aug. 21, 1896, Roark Bradford won wide fame for stories of Mississippi River and Delta characters, including “How Come Christmas,” “Ol' Man Adam an' His Chillun,” “John Henry,” “Kingdom Comin',” and “This Side of Jordan.” The play “The Green Pastures” was adapted from his stories. He died Nov. 13, 1948.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Tennessee · United States
