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Seminary, Mississippi: Big Watermelon

A large watermelon statue advertised the now closed Watermelon Patch, but now has the tougher task of relating to a shoe store.

Address:
248 US HWY 49, Seminary, MS
Directions:
US Hwy 49 and Walter Loft Rd.
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Big Watermelon

No Watermelon. I repeat: no watermelon in front of Sole Sisters shoe store.

[Jenine, 03/24/2022]

We spoke to the Sole Sisters. They said that the watermelon was away temporarily to be "spruced up," but that it will return.

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Big Watermelon

Soo fun to make the adult children stop! And bonus -- you can shop for shoes!

[Carla Anderson, 07/22/2020]

A juicy photo op seeded with happy travelers.

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Big Watermelon

Was a great stop! Kiddos could climb inside the watermelon!

[Sarah Sweet, 06/02/2020]

Big watermelon.

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The giant watermelon is in excellent shape! There are a few good scuff marks, probably from all the adventurous Roadside America fans rubbing up against it to capture their version of the delightful photo!

[Christina Lockamy, 03/05/2017]

The peeling appears to have been repaired; ready for another season!

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The store is now called "Sole Sisters," and they sell shoes. The big watermelon is still there, though!

[Dennis Cooley, 09/06/2016]

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