Jesse Brown visits for the 40th Anniversary

On May 1st, 1970, a hiker, pilot & outdoor enthusiast Jesse Brown culminated his dream of being an outfitter, when he opened Jesse Brown’s, Inc. 
May 1st, 2010, Jesse & Catherine, celebrated the Anniversary of the first backpacking & mountaineering store in the Southeast, by meeting with old & new customers alike.

Jesse & Catherine Brown
Jesse & Catherine Brown

Jesse opened in Greer, SC, but was recruited to Charlotte by customer, Ervin Jackson, Jr, who came by to say hello.

Ervin Jackson, Jr & Jesse Brown talk outfitting
Ervin Jackson, Jr & Jesse Brown talk outfitting

 Answers to our Trivia Questions

  • The first store was in Greer, SC
  • The first Charlotte location was at 5th & Independence (Peggy Houston’s Lamp)
  • The first store dog, Barney Googenheimer Brown (1971)
  • Fly Fishing came into the company in 1978 

Thanks to everyone for a great event.  We look forward to 40 more years of outfitting the Carolinas.

The porch was open & food served!
The porch was open & food served!

 

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