Tunica in Tunica County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
1249 Main Street
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2024
1. 1249 Main Street Marker
Built in 1890 by Leo Lesser, 1249 Main was first opened as Drummer's Hotel. The name was then changed to Planter's Hotel. Below the hotel was The Bank of Tunica and the IGA Grocery, which later became the Kroger Store, and later became M & H Grocery. When the hotel closed, it was vacant until Jimmy Eubanks opened it for office space. It now houses 10 office suites. Each office has been restored with the original plaster walls and wood floors.
Erected by Tunica Main Street.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 34° 41.323′ N, 90° 22.998′ W. Marker is in Tunica, Mississippi, in Tunica County. It is on Main Street just south of Fox Island Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, on the right side of the 1249 entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1249 Main Street, Tunica MS 38676, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in the Mississippi Delta, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1251 Main Street (here, next to this marker); 1245 Main Street (here, next
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Regarding 1249 Main Street. Contributing property, Tunica Historic District, National Register of Historic Places № 06000194.
From the National Register Nomination prepared by Gene and Linda Ford (2004), and Richard J. Cawthon (2006 revisions):
Main Street and Edwards Avenue (originally East and West Edwards Street) are the heart of the historic district, located on either side of a broad median which was formerly the location of the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railroad right-of-way. Commercial buildings line both streets. Brick sidewalks, curbs and landscaping accentuate the historic commercial area. Main Street and Edwards Avenue have consistently functioned as the commercial artery of Tunica since thefounding of the town.
2. Marker detail: Main Street, circa 1900Planters Hotel building, 1245-1249-1251 Main Street, circa 1890
Two story, 9-bay brick commercial building with flat roof of tar composition, decorative parapet, cornice, dentils, two recessed panels, frieze, ornamental ventilators, storefront with off center, double leaf, wood panel and glass doors, display windows, kick plates, cast iron pilasters, second floor with segmented arch, 2/2 double hung sash windows with brick lintels.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Planters Hotel building, 1245-1249-1251 Main Street
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2024
3. 1249 Main Street Marker
The marker is mounted on the right side of the 1249 entrance and partially obscured by the decorative plants in front of it.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 17, 2024
4. 1245/1249/1251 Main Street (southeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
