The Crossroads
The Crossroads (US 61 & US 49)
Where Highways 61 and 49 meet, three blue guitar signs mark the spot. Legend says Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil here in exchange for his guitar skill.
The Crossroads is the most famous legend in blues. At midnight, Robert Johnson met the devil at a crossroads and traded his soul for dazzling guitar technique. Where the real crossroads is remains disputed, but the sign in Clarksdale with two crossed blue guitars has become an iconic stop on the blues pilgrimage. It sits beside a busy road junction, next to a gas station and Abe’s barbecue restaurant. Watch for passing traffic when taking photos. You can park in the lots of the nearby shops.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Riverside Hotel
- Delta Blues Museum
- Downtown Clarksdale
- Red's Lounge
- Ground Zero Blues Club
- Shack Up Inn
- Delta Cultural Center
- Dockery Farms