This is only a 'marker' albeit of significance for music enthusiasts which would make it a must see and photograph for them! It is a very busy intersection but we did park up to take a photo.Not sure why it needs a review (but I have fallen into the trap)!
The crossroads is just a fancy marker at a very busy intersection. You can't really even pull off to take a picture. I got a shot of it as we waited at the red light!
This is historic to say the least and extremely valuable to music history. I traveled a long way to visit and glad I did.
We were a large group of motorcycle riders...and I think almost all of us went to the Crossroads to take a picture. What a great time we had on this trip. Clarksdale is a must do while in the South!
So, these are supposedly the famous Crossroads where Robert Johnsons sold his soul to the devil (Son House said it was at the Crossroads in Rosedale, but who knows!). As a blues lover you have to visit here once as this is an iconic place. However, it is a bit of a let down as the crossroads are right on the middle of a very busy intersection which kinda takes a bit of the magic away. In the end, it's just a sign on an intersection hence the 3 star review, but the story behind it makes it worth the detour!
Set in the middle of a major road junction, 49 and 61, it is well kept but great for a photo opportunity. Just don't get run over!!
While it's for sure not Robert Johnson's crossroad. Even if you go with your guitar at midnight you won't play any better tomorrow. But it's great that one of the great blues tales is immortalized.Pull off to the side of the road and get a shot. Even if it's a 'selfie'.
Missed it on the way in, but took a detour via cross section 49/61 - it's iconic so make sure you stop by for a photo opp
On a blues trek from Chicago to New Orleans meant we had to take a diversion from Memphis out to Clarksdale and the crossroads, even if it isn't the one and probably never happened anyway. Just don't get there at rush hour when there are roadworks if you want a safe passage. Sadly, I don't seem to be any better on the guitar than I was before I came here.
just what it says on the tin! Where Roberts Johnson apparently sold his soul to the devil so that he could become a great guitarist. Junction of hwy 49 and 61. Worth a stop on your way out of town.