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Event of 1886: Carrollton Massacre: 20 African Americans are killed in Mississippi.

When
1886
Where
Carrollton, Mississippi
Episodes
1

The Carroll County Courthouse Massacre occurred in 1886 in Carrollton, Mississippi. The event is named for the Carroll County Courthouse, located in the town which serves as a county seat in the Mississippi Delta. The supplied passages confirm the year and location but do not specify the victim count or exact date.

Episodes

  1. 1886 · Carrollton, MississippiCarrollton Massacre

    In 1886, the Carroll County Courthouse Massacre occurred in Carrollton, Mississippi. The legacy record states 20 African Americans were killed, though the supplied passages do not confirm this count.

Background and detail

Background. Carrollton is a town in Carroll County, Mississippi, situated within the Mississippi Delta region. It serves as the second county seat of the county. The town is centrally located and part of the Greenwood micropolitan area. The historical event known as the Carroll County Courthouse Massacre took place in this town in 1886.

Event Details. The incident is identified as the Carroll County Courthouse Massacre. It occurred in 1886 in the town of Carrollton. The supplied passages confirm the event name, year, and location. The legacy record specifies that 20 African Americans were killed, though this count is not supported by the provided text.

People involved

Sources

  1. Carrollton, Mississippi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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