The Tiny Town In Mississippi With The Most Mouthwatering Restaurant
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published October 19, 2016
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Daniella DiRienzo
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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 more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Some of Mississippi’s best destinations are hidden away in small towns, and that’s exactly the case with the Onward Store in Rolling Fork. Loaded with history, the store has been in operation for over a century and is the site of one of the most notorious events in American history. The iconic store, which now includes a mouthwatering restaurant, has been transformed into one of the state’s most unique attractions and an absolute must-visit.
The fact that Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear while hunting in Mississippi is pretty common knowledge. Visit the site of the infamous hunt today, and you’ll find a historical marker documenting the event and…
the Onward Store. Located on a lonely stretch of Highway 61 in Rolling Fork, the still-functioning general store has been serving locals and hunters since 1913, and in recent years, has grown to include a restaurant.
Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to peruse the merchandise, which includes a variety of items created by Mississippi artists, homemade goods, fresh produce, standard convenience store items, and more.
Dine at the Onward Store for lunch
Monday – Thursday from 10 am – 5:30 pm and Friday – Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm. Dinner is served Friday – Saturday from 5 pm – 9 pm.
The Onward Store is located at 6693 Highway 61 in Rolling Fork. For more information, click here. Have you ever visited the Onward Store? What’s your favorite Mississippi restaurant hidden in a small town?
