Clinton in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Lewis Livery Stable

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

1. Lewis Livery Stable Marker

Inscription. In the late 1870's Captain William Lewis moved his home, Tanglewood, to Lot 15 in Clinton and built a livery stable on the north end of the lot. The stable was a popular meeting place for Clinton men. After Lewis' death in 1921, Fred and Ed Ratliff converted the stable to a bicycle shop and later to a service station. In 1925 the aviator Charles Lindberg bought fuel from the Ratliffs after landing his airplane west of town. During World War II, the building became a hardware store and remained so until 1972 when it was converted to an antique store.

In 2013 the building was reconstructed by Tim and Alicia Parkman.

Erected by City of Clinton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 32° 20.371′ N, 90° 19.841′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Mississippi, in Hinds County. Marker is on Jefferson Street north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 Jefferson St, Clinton MS 39056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tanglewood (within shouting distance of this marker); Olde Town Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Caldwell Assassination (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton's Brick Streets (about 400 feet away); Hillman College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Walter Hillman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Covenant of Cooperation (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mississippi College (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Also see . . . Clinton’s Lot 15 – and the day Charles Lindbergh walked into town. It was on a hot summer day in 1925 when the Ratliff brothers saw a tall, slim man walking towards them with two empty jerry cans. (Dr. Walter Howell, The Clinton Courier, posted Nov. 20, 2012) (Submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 31, 2023

2. Lewis Livery Stable Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.