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

'Pig' McDonald's Barber Shop

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

1. 'Pig"McDonald's Barber Shop Marker

Inscription. Edgar McDonald, Jack Lampkin, Dewey Basden & Claude rogers worked the chairs here in the early 1900's. McDonald's wife Ethel began a cleaning business for shop patrons at the back in the 20's, ad dry cleaning soon became this spot's predominant activity. Baldwyn Dry Cleaners existed in the 60's with owners including Edgar Lee McDonald & Wayne Stone. In 2012, this restored building became Rothann Richey's Art 108.

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 2012.

Location. 34° 30.563′ N, 88° 38.046′ W. Marker is in Baldwyn, Mississippi, in Lee County. Marker is on West Main Street west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 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. Quail Ridge Engineering (here, next to this marker); C.P. McWhorter - "The Hardware Man" (a few steps from this marker); The Opera House (a few steps from this marker); The Ritz Theater (a few steps from this marker); Joe White's Dollar Store (a few steps from this marker); Epting's Five and Dime (a few steps

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from this marker); 'Son' McGee's Grocery (a few steps from this marker); Tom's Drug Store (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baldwyn.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, August 23, 2020

2. 'Pig"McDonald's Barber 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 142 times since then and 16 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.