Character Corner

Mr. Peanut was “born” in 1916 and was the creation of a 14-year-old Suffolk boy who submitted the winning entry in a Planters logo contest. An artist later added the top hat, cane and monocle. September 1991 marked the 75th anniversary year of the Planters Lifesavers Company’s famous Mr. Peanut trademark character. To celebrate, the company placed Mr. Peanut in downtown Suffolk’s “Character Corner” to recognize local businesses who exemplify the true character of active and successful partnerships between businesses and local schools. Each segment in the Character Corner symbolizes a partnerships success story.