Mississippi has several roadside attractions worth a visit. Sadly, though, it looks like the state may soon have one less. And that’s because the quirky roadside stop, Margaret’s Grocery, sits abandoned and is quickly deteriorating. Read on to learn about this one-of-a-kind site before it's gone forever.
Dubbed "a Mississippi folk art treasure," Margaret’s Grocery is situated on Highway 61 in Vicksburg.
Owned by Reverend Dennis and his wife Margaret, it started off as a standard grocery. However, in the 1980s, the Reverend set out to transform it into a "palace."
Reverend Dennis began to decorate and renovate. He even did all the brickwork, drawing on his experience as a bricklayer in WWII.
He simply kept building until he transformed the market into his "own vision of Heaven."
A vision that included a school bus….
…. that’s been revamped into a chapel.
With unique embellishments, trim work, and...
...décor, the Reverend ensured the interior of the grocery was just as unique as the exterior.
Sadly, Margaret passed away in 2009, and the Reverend a few years later in 2012. Since the Dennis’ deaths, Margaret’s Grocery has fallen into a state of disrepair.
At one time, Margaret’s Grocery was visited by people from all over the world. It’s even been featured in notable publications, such as National Geographic. All of which makes its current state even more shocking.
Luckily, efforts are now being made to save Margaret's Grocery. For more information, click here.
So, did you know about this unique roadside stop? Ever visited? Tell us in the comments section!
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