Jackson's literary landmarks are scattered across the city — author statues, sculptures, indie bookstores, literary-themed restaurants, and murals honoring the writers who shaped this place.
Use the interactive map below to find every one of them, plot your own route, and build a literary trail as bookish as you are.
JXN Icons mural downtown
Reshonda Perryman designed/painted mural features Eudora Welty
Welty mural in Belhaven
Painted by Lauren Stennis on the west side of the former Jitney 14, "Eudora's Jitney."
Angie Thomas at Belhaven
Part of the JXN Icons series by Reshonda Perryman, the Angie Thomas mural is located inside Preston Hall.
Richard Wright mural at Smith Robertson Museum
“Storytellers” statues downtown
Located in the plaza at The Pinnacle Building in Downtown Jackson, the Rod Moorhead created limestone piece features Eudora Welty, Richard Wright and William Faulkner.
Welty Sculpture at Millsaps
The Ben Watts-created life-size sculpture of Eudora Welty sits on a bench holding a copy of her Pulitzer Prize winning 1973 novel, The Optimist’s Daughter, at Millsaps College, in the Nicholson Garden.
Home of the Late Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Eudora Welty
Welty, born in 1909, was a writer of international acclaim. Her home is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most intact literary homes in the country. The garden is beautifully…
Institute for Study of History, Life and Culture of Black People
An outstanding Twentieth Century African-American, the late Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander had a 50-year career as a published writer. Dr. Alexander received the National Education Association Senior Fellowship Award for Lifetime Achievement…
An Architectural Marvel, State’s Central Library
The Mississippi Library Commission offers a wide variety of direct and indirect services to libraries, government agencies and the citizens of Mississippi.The building, designed by renowned Jackson-firm Duvall Decker, is worth the…
Literary-Themed Cocktail Bar + Bites
Noted here for its Belhaven neighborhood location – also the neighborhood of Eudora Welty – and for the lounge's literary-themed cocktails.
On the Belhaven University Campus
1946 Retro Cool Diner
The 1946 diner is listed here for the prominent role it played in the film of the same name based on Jackson native Kathryn Stockett's The Help.
Jxn’s Oldest Restaurant
Noted here as a location in the film of the same name based on Jackson native Kathryn Stockett's The Help.
Explore Jxn’s Connection to the Civil Rights Story
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is a comprehensive depository of artifacts portraying African-American Misissippians’ experience in the fields of history, art, music and literature. The museum was originally Smith Robertson Elementary…
Historic Bookseller in Banner Hall
Being independent anything is tough. Ask a singer, artist, writer or retailer: without large-scale backing, there are places you want to go — but must fight for… claw for, every step in…
Nation’s Oldest Operating Black-Owned Bookstore
The Christian bookstore at 618 North Farish Street opened in the 1940’s in the historic Farish Street District in Jackson. It is believed to be the nation’s oldest operating bookstore owned by…
Alternative Culture Store + Art Gallery
Billed as an "alternative culture" store, OffBeat - now located in Downtown Jackson - started in May 2014 as an idea and an attempt to build community through a store and art…
Used Book Shop + Coffee
The Jackson Metro Area's premier used bookstore with a history of over 55 years in the same shopping center. Most of our books are half price or less (average price $5 or…
Coffee + Books
Announcing Rooted Café - where you can get a New Taste of the Old South. Coming soon, at Rooted Café Midtown, Chef Nick Wallace will prepare a Modern Mississippian cuisine. Pair this…
Interested in even more of Jackson's favorite literary daughter? Take the Welty Driving Tour!
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