49 Drive-In
135 Drive Inn Drive,
Mendenhall,
MS
39114
135 Drive Inn Drive,
Mendenhall,
MS
39114
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Previous Names: Mageehe Drive-In
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The 49 Drive-In (Sanatorium) was opened in October 1950 when it was operated by Mrs H.A. Everett. It was closed in June 1989. Now a residence. The screen is still up. When this drive-in was open, Simpson Highway 149 was Highway 49 and this area was part of Mageehe MS.
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It’s kind of hard to tell from the aerial photos but the snack bar may also still exist on the site.
The 49 Drive-In Opened Its Gates In October 1950 According To A Blog Of Information From The Main Owner, Mrs. H.A. Everette Who Appeared On The Magee Courtier On September 27th, 1990. This Theater Ran For 38 And A Half Years Until The 49 Drive-In Closed In June 1989.
The editors messed up the spelling of Magee, but some of the other info checks out.
Boxoffice, Nov. 11, 1950: “MAGEEHE, MISS. - The Mageehe Drive-In at Mageehe, Miss., has opened under the management of Mrs. H. A. Everett. Motiograph sound, projectors and lighting equipment was installed by the Hodges Theatre Supply Co. The new outdoor cost about $75,000. Mrs. Everett also is owner of another theatre here.”