Help Restore Historic Wagner's Store

Wagner's Store, located in Church Hill, Mississippi, is one of the last remaining 19th century general stores in the state. The Historic Natchez Foundation has acquired the building and seeks to restore it as a visitor center with exhibits to interpret the history of the Church Hill community. The exterior restoration is underway but more funds are needed to complete the interior of the building.

When the project is complete, the store will again be a hub of activity and a gathering place for the rural neighborhood. General stores were once an integral part of life for rural communities in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Jefferson County is one of the poorest counties in the United States and restoring this building represents a significant investment in tourism. The restored store, along with Christ Episcopal Church and a newly-opened destination restaurant, all at the same intersection, will create a small economic hub for the county.