The Nixon Family, an integral part of Tifton’s story, invites all to attend a Georgia Historical Marker Dedication on Sunday, June 14th. The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has awarded a historical marker to father and son, Frank T. Nixon and Solomon Nixon, Sr. The marker sponsors are Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Magnolia Lodge #87, F&AM Prince Hall Affiliated, and White Star Chapter #11, OES Tifton, Georgia. 

The Frank T. Nixon and Solomon Nixon, Sr. historical marker, which will be erected at Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home, is the first marker awarded to any person and the first marker awarded to an African American in Tifton and Tift County, and will become part of GHS’ Georgia Civil Rights Trail. 

"The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to work with the community sponsors and descendants of Frank T. Nixon and Solomon Nixon, Sr.," said Breana James, Program Manager, Georgia Historical Society. “This marker, like the more than 2,000 that make up the Georgia Historical Marker Program, stands ready for anyone and everyone to learn more about our shared history as Georgians. This marker reminds us, in front of the tangible legacy of their family's funeral home, of the important and unique roles that Frank and Solomon played to expand essential services and civil rights in southwest Georgia." 

The celebration includes a formal ceremony, reception and exhibition. Both events are free and open to the public: 

Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony | Sunday, June 14th, 2026 | 2:00PM | Frank and Solomon Nixon Funeral Home | 2700 S Park Avenue, Tifton 

Reception and Exhibition | Sunday, June 14th, 2026 | 3:00PM Chino & Letty’s Place | 102 W 3rd St, Tifton 

“The legacy of service the Nixon family has given to this community deserves to be honored and remembered. We should all strive to emulate the dedication to humanity and unifying of community achieved by this amazing family. We look forward to sharing in this important day,” said Mayor Julie Smith.