Things to do & places to visit in Sidon, Mississippi, United States

Sidon city in Mississippi, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 1:35.

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4.0 Tallahatchie Bridge (4 reviews)
- Bobbie Gentry's hometown bridge
Spent 1-2 hours Bridges

I recall the haunting song by Bobbie Gentry. I imagined myself that girl sitting there, probably staring at her plate, twirling her fork around, unable to take a bite at the shocking news she just heard, as her family sits around her talking about Billy Joe McAlister while she wants to run, scream, cry out in disbelief. So, when we took a trip to Mississippi, I knew this had to be a stop. The city has done a nice job of marking the city bridge with a bright historic marker with information on both sides. The plaque on the bridge gives its official name and the date 1954 when it was built. But, this bridge isn't on Choctaw Ridge, it's a few blocks from the Greenwood Courthouse. No matter, the double-sided plaque tells the story of Bobbie Gentry, it's a bridge in her hometown, and that was enough for this fan. See more..