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Birthplace of Barq's

224 Keller Ave., Biloxi, MS, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 23' 45.3228", -88° 52' 41.4372"
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Barq's Root Beer was created by Edward C. Barq Sr. in 1898 and produced on this site until 1936 when the operation moved to Lameuse St. A Mississippi Gulf Coast favorite, the number of franchise bottlers grew to over 200 by 1950. Barq's was acquired by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in 1995 and is now sold throughout the United States.

Last updated: 6/17/2009 10:15:00
   
     
 
Birthplace of Barq's Historical Marker Location Map, Biloxi, Mississippi