Mound Bayou Church Gathering January 1939 Vintage Photo

Individuals wait outside a church in Mound Bayou, Mississippi in January 1939. Mound Bayou, founded by former slaves in 1887, is known for its rich African American history. The church served as a vital community gathering spot. The Farm Security Administration documented scenes like this to illustrate life during the Great Depression.

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