It was created in 2008 by the Clarksdale/Coahoma County Chamber of Commerce as a self-guided walking tour in an effort to increase foot traffic in downtown Clarksdale.
[1] The plaques are located near a site of historical significance associated with the honoree.
[2] Singer Sam Cooke received the first plaque, dedicated outside the New Roxy theater where he once performed.
Blues musician John Lee Hooker and the Texas-based rock band ZZ Top were honored.
ZZ Top helped raise $1 million in support of the Delta Blues Museum, they have a plaque at the Carnegie Public Library (former location of the museum).