US ResearchConflictsIndian Wars and Frontier ConflictsMississippiJackson State Killings 1970
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts

Jackson State Killings 1970

1970
Mississippi
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1970
Location
Mississippi
Status
Historical record
The Battle

History & Significance

Jackson State Killings 1970 was a Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts engagement fought in Mississippi, 1970. It was a Mississippi Police victory.

Black students' deaths received less coverage than Kent State; ongoing racial inequality in protest response

Result
Mississippi Police victory
Forces engaged
Mississippi Highway Patrol + Jackson Police vs Jackson State HBCU students
Outcome
2 students killed; 12 wounded; obscured by Kent State 11 days earlier

Approximate location. The nearest recorded settlement is shown; the exact site is unrecorded.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Jackson State Killings 1970 take place?
Jackson State Killings 1970 took place in 1970.
Where was Jackson State Killings 1970 fought?
Jackson State Killings 1970 was fought in Mississippi, United States.
What was the significance of Jackson State Killings 1970?
Black students' deaths received less coverage than Kent State; ongoing racial inequality in protest response
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Jackson State Killings 1970

This page covers Jackson State Killings 1970. A full Aubrey report for the area pulls together this battle alongside historic sites, land records, and everything else the record holds within a few miles:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Jackson State Killings 1970 report
Or see a real report first
Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Jackson State Killings 1970

Smith Park Architectural District (Boundary Increase)
Civil War · 0 mi
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Early Republic · 0.1 mi
City Hall
Industrial · 0.2 mi
Hinds County Courthouse
Modern · 0.2 mi
More from this era

Other Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts Engagements

Battle of Las Guasimas
1898
Cuba
Battle of Ponce - Puerto Rico
1898
PR
Siege of Santiago
1898
Cuba
Battle of Yauco (Puerto Rico)
1898
PR
Battle of Coamo - Puerto Rico
1898
PR
Charge up Kettle Hill
1898
Cuba
Spanish-American War - Puerto Rico
1898
PR
Battle of El Caney
1898
Cuba
Battle of Asomante - Puerto Rico
1898
PR
All battles in MississippiIndian Wars and Frontier Conflictsconflicts ›Historic sites in Mississippi
Source

This page is compiled from cited public sources.

Aubrey Research

Explore the history around Mississippi

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any location in the US, drawing on NRHP records, battlefield archives, census history and geological data to tell the full story of a place.

Research a location near MississippiView a free sample report
All Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts Battles