When the railroad came into McGehee in 1878 and continued south and southwest, people began to move into the area. Abner McGehee constructed a large commissary building and entered the mercantile business to accommodate the new arrivals.
When the railroad came into McGehee in 1878 and continued south and southwest, people began to move into the area Abner McGehee constructed a large commissary building and entered the mercantile business to accommodate the new arrivals.