Baldwyn in Lee County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Miss Archer's Millinery Shop

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

1. Miss Archer's Millinery Shop Marker

Inscription. In 1903 this site was a cobbler's shop and later Miss Jessie Archer's Millinery (hat) shop. In 1931, it was operated as Will McElroys' Grocery. Devastated by fire in 1938 and rebuilt by Knowles Archer, the new building later housed an Ice Cream Parlor, Claude Gentry's weekly news (basement) and Raymond Miller Furniture & Appliance.

National Register of Historic Places

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 34° 30.573′ N, 88° 38.07′ W. Marker is in Baldwyn, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and South 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 W Main St, Baldwyn MS 38824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baldwyn Garage and Gas Station (a few steps from this marker); Wallace White’s Grocery (a few steps from this marker); Bonnie Lee "Country" Graham (a few steps from this marker); Joe White's Dollar Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ritz Theater (within shouting distance of this

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marker); C.P. McWhorter - "The Hardware Man" (within shouting distance of this marker); 'Pig' McDonald's Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baldwyn.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

2. Miss Archer's Millinery Shop Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.