Vicksburg, Mississippi: Folk Art Grocery Store Ruins

The Rev. Herman Dennis promised his wife Margaret he'd build her something incredible. It involved colorful cinder blocks and big signs. After they died, Margaret's Grocery fell into disrepair; a nonprofit group is restoring - no visitors for now.

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Busy church.

Double Headed Eagle Church

A man built a church and a tower on US-61 north of Vicksburg. Actually, the sign says that this was the only church that Christ built. It's also the home of the "Double Headed Eagle," whatever that is. And all Christians and Jews are welcome to worship here. Put another way (on another of his road-side signs): "God have no white church and he don't have no black church." There's also a pink school bus parked behind the church. Overall, it has a...busy... appearance, but then, that's obviously what The Lord intended.

[Bill Reid, 08/25/2002]

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Folk Art Grocery Store Ruins

Margaret's Grocery

Address:: 4535 N. Washington St., Vicksburg, MS
Directions:: North of the city on old US Hwy 61, which runs nearer to the river than the new bypass. I-20 exit 5 onto US Hwy 61 north. Drive north for 5.5 miles, then turn left onto old US Hwy 61/Washington St. Drive south for 1.5 miles. Not accessible to public.