Welcome to Patton Grocery Online, where our rich history meets modern convenience. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we’ve been dedicated to delivering the finest products to our community since 1880. What started as a small store has grown into a trusted name, recognized for offering top brands at unbeatable prices. Today, Patton Grocery Online continues to uphold our tradition of excellence, ensuring that our customers receive the best products for another 138 years.
Our History: A Timeline of Dedication and Growth
- 1880: Our great-grandmother established the first post office at Alcorn A&M College, serving as the first postmaster until 1924. This role was pivotal in the introduction of Rural Free Delivery (RFD), which brought mail directly to rural communities.
- 1880 – 1906: Our great-grandparents expanded their entrepreneurial ventures by opening three businesses near Alcorn’s back entrance, with the final one built in 1906.
- 1899: Both our great-grandfather and great-uncle, Luscious Patton, graduated from Alcorn on the same day, marking the beginning of our family’s deep ties with education and service.
- 1940: Our grandmother broke new ground by establishing the first restaurant/café in the Alcorn area, further embedding our family into the community’s fabric.
- 1960: Continuing the legacy, our grandparents opened a laundromat in the Alcorn area, providing essential services to the community.
- 1970: The first brick-and-mortar Patton’s Grocery was established, becoming a cornerstone for locals seeking quality groceries and household items.
- 1986: A replica of the original Patton’s Grocery was built, which continues to operate today, preserving our legacy and commitment to excellence.
A Family of Educators and Leaders
- Early 1940s: Dr. Levi Patton, our great uncle, served as the head physician at Alcorn A&M, while our great-grandfather taught English and Agriculture, contributing to the educational advancement of the community.
- Head of Economics & Professors: Our great aunt, Zxlema Patton, led the Economics Department at Alcorn, and Ethel Patton, another family member, taught as a professor into the 2000s.
- 1980s: Herb D’Anjou, another family leader, was head of buildings and grounds at Alcorn, demonstrating our family’s ongoing commitment to the institution.
A Living Landmark
Patton Grocery is more than just a store; it’s a living testament to our family’s dedication, resilience, and service. As one of the few remaining historical landmarks from the 1800s in the Alcorn community, Patton’s Grocery, founded and run by our African American family, continues to be a pillar of tradition and quality.
Explore Patton Grocery Online, where our legacy of providing the best products at the best prices lives on. Join us as we continue to serve our ever-growing community with the same dedication that has defined us for over a century.