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

Jitney 14

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 22, 2018

1. Jitney 14 Marker

Inscription. The Jitney Jungle grocery store chain was founded in 1919 by the McCarty and Holman families. In 1933, Jitney No. 14 held its grand opening in this Tudor Revival building designed by Emmett Hull. The building, called "The English Village," was enlarged in 1941 by architect N.W. Overstreet to include a drug store, beauty parlor, and dress shop. Author Eudora Welty was a regular customer. The current building, which is still a hub of local commerce, retains the original "No. 14" lettering above the entrances.

Erected 2017 by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 32° 18.754′ N, 90° 10.472′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds County. It is in Belhaven. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Fortification Street and North Jefferson Street. Located at the store entrance, next to the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 904 East Fortification Street, Jackson MS 39202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Willie Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennington's Mansion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Jackson Volcano (approx. 0.2 miles away); The "Cotton Bale" Battery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shady Nook (approx. ¼ mile away); Gillespie Farm (approx. ¼ mile away); Moody's Branch Formation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Boyd House "The Oaks" (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Jitney Jungle. (Submitted on March 23, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Additional commentary.
1. After buyout, store is now called the Corner Market.
The Roberts Company, based in Hattiesburg, MS, took over this McDade's Market (aka Froogel's Cost+ Foods), changing hands Jan. 28, 2020. McDade's Wine & Spirits was also acquired but the name remained the same.

— Submitted October 13, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Jitney 14 marker & McDade's Market. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 22, 2018

2. Jitney 14 marker & McDade's Market.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.