This Mississippi General Store Is Too Charming For Words
Long before the days of WalMart and other big retailers, general stores were the go-to place for basic grocery and household needs. Today, the concept of a general store may seem outdated, but they do still exist. One perfect example of these charming stores of the past is H. D. Gibbes & Sons in Learned, MS.
Located about 30 miles southeast of Vicksburg, you’ll find the small town of Learned. The quaint town is dotted with buildings of yesteryear.
One such building is H.D. Gibbes & Sons, which has come to be known as Gibbes Old Country Store. The building was first constructed in 1892 and has remained in the Gibbes family ever since.
Even further adding to Gibbes’ appeal, the country store turns into a makeshift restaurant on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and has gained a reputation for serving out-of-this-world steaks.
H. D. Gibbes & Sons is located on Main Street in Learned, and is open year round “except for holidays and funerals.” A visit to this Learned treasure is a chance to experience some true Mississippi nostalgia! Have you ever visited Gibbes? Is a trip in your future?
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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.
