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 Today, the concept of a general store may seem outdated, but they do still exist.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.
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
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.
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
One step inside the store and you’ll instantly be transported to the past.
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
The shelves that line the walls are filled with groceries and other new items for sale.
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
And what would a general store be without fresh produce?
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi

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There are also vintage items for sale, some of which date back to the early days of the store.
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
Check out that old radio!
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
The antique cash register is another reminder of the store’s age. And it is still used for transactions.
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
Toward the back of the store, you’ll find an old stove pipe heater.
Janie Fortenberry/Photography with a Southern Accent/Vicksburg, Mississippi
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.
Tosha Ann Walley via Gibbs Country Store/Facebook

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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