201 ► Mississippi, Warren County, Vicksburg — Washington Street — Vickburg's Commercial Center —

On Levee Street north of Clay Street, on the left when traveling north.

Washington Street became the commercial center of Vicksburg in 1839 when a fire destroyed the downtown area on Main Street. This scene, c.1912 shows the 1400 block looking north toward the Yazoo Canal. In the early 20th century, Vicksburg was the . . . — — Map (db m103988) HM

202 ► Mississippi, Warren County, Vicksburg — 3 — Women of Influence — Vicksburg Heritage Walking Trail —

On Monroe Street north of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north.

Fannie Vick Willis Johnson Fannie Johnson spent her life helping others and avoiding publicity. She funded two YMCAs during the days of racial segregation. The "Blacks Only" YMCA was located here with the "Whites Only" YMCA three blocks . . . — — Map (db m115473) HM

203 ► Mississippi, Washington County, Greenville — First Legal Liquor Store —

On U.S. 82 at South 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 82.

On August 6, 1966, the first legal liquor store in Mississippi following prohibition opened here. The "Jigger & Jug", owned by the Azar brothers, was a prototypical self-serve package liquor store. Mississippi, which had banned the manufacturing and . . . — — Map (db m107657) HM

204 ► Mississippi, Washington County, Greenville — First National Bank Building —

On Main Street at South Poplar Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.

Built in 1903 by the first federally chartered bank in Washington County, this Neo-Classical Revival building was an imposing symbol of financial security for 75 years. Founding President James E. Negus selected its marble and stained glass in . . . — — Map (db m89806) HM

205 ► Mississippi, Washington County, Greenville — NRP Building — est. 1900 —

On South Poplar Street, 0.1 miles north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.

Formerly the R.H. Lake Agency office, this block was once the center of Washington County commerce and finance. Eight buildings once existed across the street. H.B. Nelken began in real estate and retail at the turn of the 20th Century. . . . — — Map (db m89809) HM

206 ► Mississippi, Washington County, Greenville — Stein Mart —

On Washington Avenue east of South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.

Russian immigrant Sam Stein arrived in Greenville by riverboat in 1905. Here he founded a retail enterprise that would remain in his family for generations. On this site in 1964, his son Jake Stein opened the first Stein Mart store. By the 1980s, . . . — — Map (db m107659) HM

207 ► Mississippi, Washington County, Greenville — To John A. Fox —

On U.S. 82 south of West Reed Road, on the right when traveling north.

Whose persistent vision made possible this bridge. Whose faith helped revive river traffic as a vital factor in our economy. Erected by his fellow citizens October 29, 1954. — — Map (db m157575) HM

208 ► Mississippi, Washington County, Leland — 7 — Corner of 10 and 61 —

On North Main Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.

Front A major source of income for blues artists in the first half of the 20th century was tips. This corner, formerly the intersection of highways 10 and 61, was a profitable spot, particularly on Saturdays when people from the . . . — — Map (db m90131) HM

209 ► Mississippi, Wayne County, Waynesboro — First Auto Bank —

On Azalea Drive (State Highway 184) at Fagan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Azalea Drive.

In 1962, the First State Bank in Waynesboro became the first bank in Mississippi to open an auto bank offering drive-up window service. The idea originated with bank president and later chairman W.D. Mangum. Approved by the state bank comptroller . . . — — Map (db m80369) HM

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210 ► Mississippi, Webster County, Mantee — Line Creek —

On Natchez Trace Parkway (at milepost 213.3), 1 mile south of Mississippi Highway 15, on the left when traveling north.

Unlike modern nations, Indian tribes seldom recognized clear, exact boundaries to their lands. However, the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians came to accept as a dividing line the stream that flowed in this valley. It remained the boundary until both . . . — — Map (db m84833) HM

211 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 503 Commercial Row — c. 1840 —

On Commercial Row east of Royal Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.

Once housed an 1842 saddle shop, an 1886 dry goods store, and an 1888 doctor's office. In 1920's local telephone office was upstairs. — — Map (db m143450) HM

212 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 513 Commercial Row — c. 1840 —

On Commercial Row east of Depot Street, on the right when traveling west.

Building best known for Sarphie's Jewelry Store opened in 1896 by watchmaker Joseph Sarphie. He sold early Woodville postcards. — — Map (db m143870) HM

213 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 525 Commercial Row — c. 1900 —

On Commercail Row east of Royal Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.

A boarding house and a wholesale grocery once operated here. Next door was Gabe Kann's Store, razed in 1959, for a new post office. — — Map (db m144002) HM

214 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — 543-557 Commercial Row — c. 1830 —

On Commercial Row east of Royal Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.

Businesses that once operated here were a clock maker's, a beauty shop, a pool hall and a law office. Nearby stood Buckner's Tavern. — — Map (db m143323) HM

215 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Bramlette Law Office — c. 1880 —

On Commercial Row east of Royal Oak Street, on the right when traveling east.

Two-room law office built by attorney Capt. David Clay Bramlette and owned by three generations of his family. — — Map (db m144000) HM

216 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Branch Banking House — c. 1819 —

On Bank Street west of Royal Oak Street, on the left when traveling west.

Originally branch of the Bank of the State of Mississppi and believed to be the oldest bank building in the state. Today houses the African-American Museum. — — Map (db m130488) HM

217 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — D'Aquila Service Station — 1946 —

On Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling east.

Built by Milton D'Aquila and operated for many years with his brother, Carl. Station retains vintage look and 1940's features. — — Map (db m143116) HM

218 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Gorney House — 1890's —

On Main Street (Mississippi Route 24) at Sligo Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.

Once home of German native Thomas Gorney, the town's only shoemaker for many years. His tiny shop stood near the street. Private — — Map (db m243352) HM

219 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Gustav Wettlin Building — 1900 —

On Main Street (State Highway 24) near First West Street South, on the right when traveling east.

Built by early businessman Wettlin, a native of Germany, for his mercantile business. Later divided into three separate sections. — — Map (db m143328) HM

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220 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Isaac Hart House — c. 1890 —

On Main Street (State Highway 24) east of Natchez Street, on the right when traveling west.

Built by early Jewish businessman Isaac Hart, who settled here in 1864. House retains many original features, including mantels. Private — — Map (db m143869) HM

221 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Jacob Cohen Cottage — 1800's —

On Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.

Built by prominent Jewish businessman Jacob Cohen who lived next door. Cottage used for rentals, an office, later an antique shop. — — Map (db m143731) HM

222 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Martens House — c. 1889 —

On Natchez Street South north of Bank Street, on the left when traveling north.

Built by M. Benedict and purchased by Fred Martens, resected builder of buggies and carriages. His family lived here until 2013. Private — — Map (db m243372) HM

223 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Bank of Woodville — 1900 —

On Main Street (State Highway 24) west of Fords Creek Road, on the left when traveling west.

Served as Bank of Woodville for 10 years, then as Commercial Bank until 1963. Originally had two front corner entrances. — — Map (db m130490) HM

224 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Cumbo Variety Store — c. 1910 —

On Boston Row near Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.

Originally built by Rosario Flaccomio as a small grocery, cafe, and shoe shop, the business was purchased in 1928 by David Cumbo. — — Map (db m144032) HM

225 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Rosso House — c. 1900 —

On 2nd South Street west of Depot Street, on the left when traveling west.

Built by Salvatore 'Sam' Rosso for his family. Rosso had numerous local businesses, a cafe, the ice house, a theatre, and a bottling plant. Private — — Map (db m243369) HM

226 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Old Woodville Hotel — c. 1840 —

On Boston Row north of Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.

Built as a one-story row of five stores, with a second floor added in the 1920's as a 15-room hotel. — — Map (db m143449) HM

227 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Planters Hardware Company — c. 1900 —

On Main Street (State Highway 24) near First West Street South, on the right when traveling east.

Originally established as Planters' Mercantile Co. Became Planters Hardware in 1947, under Frank Bell, until it was closed in 2010. — — Map (db m143535) HM

228 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Plitt House — 1860 —

On Main Street (Mississippi Route 24) 0.2 miles east of Picneyville Road, on the right when traveling east.

Built by Louis Plitt, early maker of leather goods and a saloon keeper. Home remains in the hands of Plitt descendants to this day. Private. — — Map (db m243350) HM

229 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Polk's Meat Market — c. 1900 —

On Boston Row at Main Street (State Highway 24), on the right when traveling north on Boston Row.

Associated with prominent African-American citizen Jim Johnson, who operated meat market and owned 700-acre plantation. Died in 1932. — — Map (db m143342) HM

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230 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Sam Rosso Building — c. 1900 —

On Main Street (State Highway 24) east of First West Street South, on the right when traveling east.

Built by enterprising businessman Salvatore Rosso as a popular restaurant. His family later established a grocery and meat market here. — — Map (db m143341) HM

231 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Schloss-Rothschild Building — 1869 —

On Boston Row north of Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.

Mercantile structure built by Morris Rothschild. Later joined by Lee J. Schloss as business partner. — — Map (db m175817) HM

232 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Stutzman Blacksmith Shop —

On 1st South Street at Royal Oak Street, on the left when traveling west on 1st South Street.

Built in late 1800's by Joseph Stutzman, son of blacksmith Jacob Stutzman. Believed last surviving blacksmith shop in region. — — Map (db m199189) HM

233 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — The Woodville Republican —

On Depot Street south of Second Street, on the left when traveling south.

The Republican, established in 1823 by William A.A. Chisolm, is the oldest newspaper and business institution in continuous operation in Mississippi. Operated by Lewis family for over 100 years. — — Map (db m94552) HM

234 ► Mississippi, Wilkinson County, Woodville — Wilkinson County Museum — c. 1834 —

On Depot Street at Bank Street, on the right when traveling north on Depot Street.

Originally office and banking house of the West Feliciana Railroad. Today headquarters of Woodville Civic Club. — — Map (db m143739) HM

235 ► Mississippi, Yalobusha County, Water Valley — Turnage Drugstore — Serving Water Valley since 1905 — Passing the torch —

On North Main Street (Mississippi Route 315) at Wood Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.

Robert W. Turnage is the fourth generation pharmacist in the Turnage family & new owner of Turnage Drugstore Inc. He trained & received his degree (Pharm.D) from the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy in 1999. Robert's great grandfather, Wade S. Turnage . . . — — Map (db m219826) HM

236 ► Mississippi, Yazoo County, Little Yazoo — Tinsley Oil Field —

On U.S. 49 at Dover Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 49.

Discovered 5 miles west of here on Sept. 5, 1939, Tinsley was the first oil field east of the Mississippi River in the Gulf Coast region. During first 50 years, 220,000,000 barrels of oil were produced. — — Map (db m121105) HM

237 ► Mississippi, Yazoo County, Yazoo City — Bank of Yazoo City —

On East Broadway Street (State Highway 149) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East Broadway Street.

This bank was formed in 1876 by Yazoo County businessmen to aid in the recovery of the area's cotton planters after the Civil War. It is the oldest surviving financial institution in Yazoo County. — — Map (db m77224) HM

238 ► Mississippi, Yazoo County, Yazoo City — Mississippi Chemical Corporation —

On Jerry Clower Boulevard (U.S. 49E) 0.1 miles north of Haley Barbour Parkway, on the right when traveling north.

Organized in 1948, the Mississippi Chemical Corporation was the nation's first farmer-owned nitrogen fertilizer plant. Under the leadership of Owen Cooper, director of the Farm Bureau Federation and a well-known humanitarian, the company quickly . . . — — Map (db m213944) HM

239 ► Mississippi, Yazoo County, Yazoo City — The Oakes House —

On South Monroe Street at Perry Street, on the right when traveling south on South Monroe Street.

This home was built in stages 1866-1910 by John and Mary Oakes, free blacks who had moved to Yazoo City by the 1850s, and by their first son, Augustus J. Oakes, an educator and builder, who had established the Oakes Lumber Yard by 1900. The Oakes . . . — — Map (db m77230) HM

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