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Nov 7, 2024
A few miles out of town is the supposed resting place of Robert Johnson, well at least Robert Plant thought so. There’s a chapel and his grave towards the back. Who knows if it’s him buried there, …Full review by Foodange
Jun 23, 2023
Visited Robert Johnstons grave . Very small cemetery. People still leaving booze money n cigarettes. Very interesting for fansFull review by 263396
Jul 7, 2020
The story of the Delta Blues legend Robert Johnson and his unique place in American culture is incredibly unique and truly fascinating! This cemetery is small, so his grave is easy to find at the ba…Full review by Koakie
I, my wife and 6 other Aussies are planning to visit Robert Johnsn's grave as part of a music road trip in the States. We also plan to head to Clarksdale after visiting the grave. Can you travel to Clarksdale from the grave via the Tallahatchie Bridge (mentioned in the Bobby Gentry song) and how far from the grave is the bridge?
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The bridge over the Tallahatchie that you may have seen a photo featuring Bobbie Gentry was torn down years ago. But you do cross the Tallahatchie from downtown Greenwood …
The bridge over the Tallahatchie that you may have seen a photo featuring Bobbie Gentry was torn down years ago. But you do cross the Tallahatchie from downtown Greenwood to Johnson’s grace & there is a sign at the base of the bridge heading north dedicated to Gentry which is worth a stop.
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