Our Town, Philadelphia: Williams Brothers Store
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Posted: 5:20 PM Jul 23, 2007
Our Town, Philadelphia: Williams Brothers Store
Neshoba County, Miss.
A large piece of the Philadelphia and Neshoba County experience is Williams Brothers Store.
Reporter: Chris Brennaman
Email Address: chris.brennaman@wtok.com
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Williams Brothers Store is located in Williamsville, just off Highway 15. For a century it has been the place to shop in Neshoba County.

Being able to get everything in one stop is something a lot of people like. And it's a niche that Williams Brother created, long before the idea was taken up by major retailers.

It could very well be what has made and kept the store so popular. You can get groceries there, along with clothing and shoes, although the store is basically unchanged from 100 years ago.

In 1907, the Williams Brother, Amsey and Brown, moved to Philadelphia as mule traders from Leake County, Miss. They decided to open a general store.

Since then, the store has been run by the Williams family. They say they try to keep it as it was back then.

Customers say they come back because of the family feel...and of course, the fresh-sliced bacon and cheese.


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Posted by: Vivian Location: Ms on May 4, 2009 at 05:12 PM

What was the brothers names that own the Williams Brothers Store?
Posted by: jearlene Location: new orleans la. on Feb 26, 2008 at 04:53 AM

I was at the williamsville country store this weekend it was wonderful.I was born in preston,and my family still reside in kemper county.
Posted by: Martha Alder Location: Port Angeles, WA on Feb 20, 2008 at 07:03 PM

Hi, I was raised in Mississippi and used to spend part of my summers in Philadelphia. I remember going to the Williams Bros. store and looking at all the merchandise. Now I realize what a unique store it is. I have a two-fold reason for writing. I am looking for a place to buy Bobby Bryan Sorghum Molasses and have been unable to find a store. Can you help me and let me know where I can purchase this wonderful molasses? As you can tell I am getting somewhat desperate. The molasses they sell out in WA state is really terrible!! Thanks for your help.
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