From indistinct points where they appear to have leaked into the flatlands like softened candle wax, the dipping, curving hills of Carroll County rise modestly. To the north, Avalon\u2019s Valley store, once part of a bustling community years ago, then to Malmaison, elegant home of Greenwood Leflore, now ashes below the grass. Travel south to Carrollton, where historical architecture spans centuries, and download the free Walking Tour of Carrollton app to a smart device.<\/p>\n

Steeped in history and preservation of our past, we are stately old homes with porch rocking chairs, we are church socials where you eat \u2018til you pop, we are deep woods where each generation is taught that nature is a gift, we are old brick stores with yesteryear’s secrets forever locked within our walls.<\/p>\n

There are so many more places to discover in Carroll County.\u00a0 Begin your journey soon.<\/p>\n

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Home of the McCain Collection<\/p><\/div>\n
McCain Collection<\/strong>
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The Merrill Museum is the home of the McCain Collection, honoring four generations of service to this nation from the McCain Family.\u00a0 Presented to the Merrill Museum in 1970 by Admiral and Mrs. John S. McCain, Jr., the Collection contains both military and family items.\u00a0 The Museum will be open during the annual Pilgrimage and Pioneer Day Festival the first weekend in October.\u00a0 It is also open by appointment.\u00a0 Call 662-392-4810 to make appointments.\u00a0 The Museum is located at 601 Jackson Street, Carrollton, Mississippi.<\/p>\n
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The Old Valley Store<\/p><\/div>\n
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A Blues Trail marker is at the Old Valley Store. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Avalon holds a history of great blues musicians. The old store where blues music was shared with the community is still standing.<\/p>\n
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