Barq’s Root Beer Was Invented At This Old, Unassuming House In Mississippi From The 1800s
A lot of great things have come from Mississippi – and that includes Barq’s Root Beer. That’s right; the classic drink that’s known for its bite was invented right here in the Magnolia State. And while it’s now one of the most recognizable drinks in the nation, it had to start somewhere and that somewhere is an unassuming little house in Biloxi. Read on to learn more about this tasty part of Mississippi’s history.
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One of the world’s most famous soft drinks, Barq’s Root Beer can have only one birthplace – and it’s Biloxi. More specifically, the carbonated creation was invented in a small, unassuming home on Keller Avenue.
Edward Barq, Sr. constructed the building to house his bottling company, Biloxi Artesian Bottle Works. Once construction was complete, he began experimenting with formulas for an array of soft drinks and eventually developed the recipe for his now-famous root beer.
Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
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