There’s A Restaurant In This 150-Year-Old Stable In Mississippi And You’ll Want To Visit
Some Mississippi restaurants serve up a hearty helping of history along with great food – and that’s exactly the case with 303 Jefferson. Often referred to as “Clinton’s best kept secret,” the one-of-a-kind eatery is housed in a former stable that dates back to the 1870s. Visit today and you won’t find any horses or livestock, but you will find plenty of clues regarding the building’s age. Take a look:
This is 303 Jefferson. It’s located in Old Town Clinton, which is fitting since the building that houses the restaurant has been around since the late 1870s.
And if the centuries-old structure and brick street aren’t enough to convince you of the building’s age, the historic marker out front should definitely do the trick.
It looks like we can thank Captain William Lewis, a Civil War hero, for 303 Jefferson. He constructed the building back in the 1870s and used it as a livery stable (a stable where people pay to board horses).
The brothers also sold fuel at their shop – and it’s a good thing because in 1925, Charles Lindbergh walked to the shop to buy fuel after landing his plane in a nearby field, just south of town.
The building went on to serve as a hardware store for several decades before being transformed into what it is today – a "down-home restaurant serving Southern food and sweet tea."
303 Jefferson is located at 303 Jefferson St., Clinton, MS 39056. For more information, call (601) 924-1303. You can also visit the eatery’s website or Facebook page.
So, ever been to this historic eatery? Have another favorite dining spot from yesteryear? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only Mississippi restaurant loaded with history. Read about another here.
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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.
