KILN, MISSISSIPPI (Hometown of the Gunslinger)

We wanted to visit Kiln, MS, a mecca for Green Bay Packer fans.   Kiln (population 2,238) is a little redneck town that you could drive through and miss it in the blink of an eye. 

Bret Favre Teams 

Kiln, MS was originally known as the "Jourdan Community", later called "The Kill".  When the post office was established, the name Kiln was chosen. Locals still call it "The Kill" for the old remnant kiln base that stands ten feet high on the edge of the woods.

Broke Spoke Tavern

Brett Favre was born in Gulfport, MS but his family moved to Kiln. Both his parents were teachers.

We were directed to the Broke Spoke Tavern, a southern bar on a street off the main highway in Kiln. It's not fancy or anything, probably built in the 1940s and added on to over the years. You could enjoy a cold beer while viewing all the dirty, dusty bras hanging from the ceiling. 

Let It All Hang Out

Brett Favre now lives in Sumrall, MS near Hattiesburg. He is  no longer the offensive coordinator for the local high school (Oak Grove) football team since winning the 2013 state championship. He commented about the players "they just don't listen."

Bar Stool at Broke Spoke

Packer fans will be disappointed if they travel to Kiln, MS looking for Favre memorabilia. Nothing to see here folks.