Merchandise at Uncle Henry's restaurant in Moon Lake, Mississippi.

Uncle Henry’s Story

First built in 1926 by the Elks Club of Clarksdale, this property was sold in 1933 to William Mhoon Wilkerson, who developed it into a popular tourist destination. At its height, the Moon Lake Club property included a restaurant, hotel-style rooms, a casino, and several rental cabins. Tennessee Williams referred to the club as the “Moon Lake Casino” in a number of his plays. Purchased in May of 1946 by Henry Trevino, the club was later renamed “Uncle Henry’s” Place.

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