Brown's Vineyard -- Waveland MS
N 30° 18.050 W 089° 23.593
16R E 269846 N 3354546
A Mississippi historic marker reminds of a popular vineyard and resort that was shut down by Prohibition.
Waymark Code: WMNCYK
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2015
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"BROWN'S VINEYARD
Located at this site, Brown's Vineyard, established 1874, was a popular resort during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The wine, produced on site from scuppernong grapes, was marketed and sold across the United States. The vineyard, which also provided entertainment, was forced to close in 1920 due to Prohibition."
Date Installed:: 2000
Organization that placed the object:: Mississippi Historical Commission
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