King Drive-In

703 E. King Street,
King, NC 27021

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King Drive-In

The King Drive-In opened on April 24, 1949 with Bud Abbott & Lous Costello in “Buck Privates”. It had a parking ramp that held 224 cars. It was operated by D. E. Gwynn of Eden Theatres, Leaksville, North Carolina. Porter Garrett McGee, known as ‘Fibber McGee’ purchased the King Drive-In in the mid-1950’s. He operated it with his first wife’s sister & husband (Mr & Mrs Harvey Hendrix) as co-owners and Mrs Hendrix as manager. It featured a stage for musical acts before show, which was common for drive-in’s in the 1950’s-1960’s. It was closed in mid-1974 due to lack of business and it was sold. It is now Sheetz Convenience Store.

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on March 8, 2025 at 7:28 pm

Opened on April 25, 1949 with Abbott & Costello in “Buck Privates” along with three unnamed cartoons.

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