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U.S. Highway 49E
U.S. Route 49E (US 49E) is an U.S. Highway in the Delta region of Mississippi. It travels through Yazoo, Holmes, Leflore, and Tallahatchie counties. Route description US 49E begins at an interchange between US 49 and US 49W, just north of downtown Yazoo City in Yazoo County. It heads northeast along the western edge of some Loess bluffs for several miles to pass through Eden and enter the Hillside National Wildlife Refuge before crossing into Holmes County. The highway passes through the refuge for several miles before leaving, crossing over some railroad tracks, and heading north along the banks of Bee Lake to pass through Thornton. US 49E turns northeast to become concurrent with MS 12 and pass through Mileston before passing through rural farmland for a few miles to enter Tchula. In Tchula, the highway bypasses downtown to south and east, where it intersects unsigned MS 835 and MS 12 splits off toward Lexington. US 49E parallels Tchula Lake as it passes throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yazoo City, Mississippi
Yazoo City is the county seat of Yazoo County, Mississippi, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States. It was named after the Yazoo River, which, in turn was named by the French explorer Robert La Salle in 1682 as "Rivière des Yazous" in reference to the Yazoo tribe living near the river's mouth. Yazoo City is the principal city of the Yazoo City Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson–Yazoo City Jackson-Yazoo City Combined Statistical Area, Combined Statistical Area. According to the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, the population was 11,403. History The community now known as Yazoo City was founded in 1824 with the name Hannan's Bluff. It was later renamed Manchester, then changed to Yazoo City in 1841. Yazoo City became the county seat in 1849. A yellow fever epidemic struck Yazoo City in 1853. During the American Civil War, the Confederate ironclad CSS Arkansas, CSS ''Arkansas'' was completed at a makeshift shipyard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thornton, Mississippi
Thornton, Mississippi is an unincorporated community located in Holmes County, near the Yazoo River. U.S. Highway 49E runs through the community, which is approximately north of Eden and approximately south of Tchula. History Thornton was incorporated in 1883 and named for Dr. C. C. Thornton, a local landowner. Thornton is located on the Canadian National Railway. A post office first began operation under the name Thornton in 1883. Transportation Amtrak’s '' City of New Orleans'', which operates between New Orleans and Chicago, passes through the town on CN tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Yazoo City, to the south. Notable people * Bob Quick, former professional basketball player * Clarence Pierce, member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1952 to 1984 In popular culture In the 1988 film, ''Mississippi Burning'', FBI Agent Anderson (played by Gene Hackman) says he is from Thornton, though he erroneously identifies it as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mississippi Highway 7
Mississippi Highway 7 (MS 7) runs generally north–south from the Tennessee state line in Benton County, Mississippi, Benton County to Belzoni, Mississippi. It travels approximately , serving Humphreys County, Mississippi, Humphreys, Leflore County, Mississippi, Leflore, Carroll County, Mississippi, Carroll, Grenada County, Mississippi, Grenada, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, Yalobusha, Lafayette County, Mississippi, Lafayette, Marshall County, Mississippi, Marshall, and Benton County, Mississippi, Benton counties while serving several points of interest, including Florewood River Plantation State Park, the University of Mississippi, and Wall Doxey State Park. MS 7 runs nearly parallel to the rarely used Mississippi Central Railroad (present), Mississippi Central Railroad. Route description MS 7 begins in the Mississippi Delta region in Humphreys County, Mississippi, Humphreys County at an intersection between U.S. Route 49W, US 49W, Mississippi Highway 3, MS 3, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rising Sun, Mississippi
Rising Sun is an unincorporated community located in Leflore County, Mississippi. Rising Sun is approximately south of Greenwood and north of Sidon on U.S. Route 49E . Some citizens refer to the area north of Rising Sun near the Hwy 82 and Hwy 49E intersection in Greenwood as being Rising Sun but the area is known as Craigside. It is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area. Rising Sun is located on the Canadian National Railway. A post office operated under the name Rising Sun from 1887 to 1912. In 1900, the community had a population of 72. Transportation Amtrak’s '' City of New Orleans'', which operates between New Orleans and Chicago Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ..., passes through the town on CN tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mississippi Highway 706
State highways in Mississippi are maintained by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The state numbers its highways in a grid-like pattern, much like the U.S. Route numbering scheme. One and two-digit routes are primary highways. Odd-numbered routes run north–south and start from MS 1, which runs along the Mississippi River, to MS 25, which runs near the Alabama border. In addition to routes 1 through 25, routes 27 through 41 repeat this pattern over the first several routes, still increasing in number from west to east, and routes 43 and higher generally run in the southern part of the state. Even-numbered routes run east–west; these start from MS 2, which runs near the Tennessee state line, and continue to MS 26, which runs in the southern part of the state. With the exception of MS 28, the next several even routes are aligned over routes 2 through 26 in a similar fashion. Exceptions to the numbering scheme There are several state highways that are out of pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidon, Mississippi
Sidon is a town in Leflore County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 509 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Greenwood, Mississippi micropolitan area. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 Census 2010 census As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 509 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 93.7% Black, 5.1% White, 0.2% Asian and 0.2% from two or more races. 0.8% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of the census of 2000, there were 672 people, 215 households, and 158 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 220 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 14.88% White, 83.33% African American, 0.89% Asian, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population. There were 215 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge
Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge encompasses in west-central Mississippi. Established in 1980, the refuge is one of seven national wildlife refuges in the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The primary habitat feature is Mathews Brake, the largest brake (natural wooded wetland area) in Leflore County. Each winter the brake provides habitat for over 30,000 ducks. Neotropical migratory birds use the refuge during migration seasons throughout the year. The refuge supports about 200 species of migratory birds, including priority species such as the prothonotary warbler. This little cavity nester is a species of concern in other areas, but has plenty of habitat around the wooded waters of Mathews Brake. Refuge staff manage the water level in the brake to promote moist-soil plants and to sustain oak trees around the edges for migratory birds. Other habitat types include of bottomland hardwoods and of young hardwood plantations. Hunting and fishing Fis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mississippi Highway 818
State highways in Mississippi are maintained by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The state numbers its highways in a grid-like pattern, much like the U.S. Route numbering scheme. One and two-digit routes are primary highways. Odd-numbered routes run north–south and start from MS 1, which runs along the Mississippi River, to MS 25, which runs near the Alabama border. In addition to routes 1 through 25, routes 27 through 41 repeat this pattern over the first several routes, still increasing in number from west to east, and routes 43 and higher generally run in the southern part of the state. Even-numbered routes run east–west; these start from MS 2, which runs near the Tennessee state line, and continue to MS 26, which runs in the southern part of the state. With the exception of MS 28, the next several even routes are aligned over routes 2 through 26 in a similar fashion. Exceptions to the numbering scheme There are several state highways that are out of pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cruger, Mississippi
Cruger is a town in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 268. Geography Cruger is in the northwest corner of Holmes County, in the Mississippi Delta region along U.S. Route 49E. Greenwood is north of Cruger via US 49E, and Yazoo City is to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, Cruger has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census 2000 Census As of the census of 2000, there were 449 people, 161 households, and 112 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 177 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 74.16% African American 25.61% White and 0.22% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population. There were 161 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.3% were married couples living together, 30.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-famili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge
Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge is one of seven refuges in the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. In addition to the typical bottomland habitats of the Mississippi Delta, Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge includes a unique mile of north-facing loess bluffs on the east side of the refuge. This rare habitat with its unique floral assembly has been described by natural resources experts as the standard by which all loess bluffs can be judged. The refuge is noted for large numbers of wintering waterfowl which have exceeded 100,000 ducks in recent years. Approximately 250 species of birds use the refuge, which is an important migration stop-over and also provides nesting habitat for many neotropical bird species. Hunting is offered for deer, ducks, squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon. Fishing is permitted in refuge waters north of Providence Road throughout the year except during the muzzleloader A muzzleloader is any firearm in which the user loads the bullet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tchula Lake
Tchula Lake is a creek in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Despite its name, Tchula Lake is classified by the GNIS as a stream rather than a lake. It is a tributary to the Yazoo River. ''Tchula'' is a name derived from the Choctaw language The Choctaw language (Choctaw: ), spoken by the Choctaw, an Indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands, US, is a member of the Muskogean languages, Muskogean language family. Chickasaw language, Chickasaw is a separate but closely related l ... purported to mean "fox". Variant names are "Little River" and "Tchula River". References Rivers of Mississippi Bodies of water of Holmes County, Mississippi Bodies of water of Humphreys County, Mississippi Mississippi placenames of Native American origin {{Mississippi-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lexington, Mississippi
Lexington is a city in and the county seat of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States. The county was organized in 1833 and the city in 1836. The population was 1,731 at the 2010 census, down from 2,025 at the 2000 census. The estimated population in 2018 was 1,496. It has declined from its high of 3,198 in 1950 due to the expansion of industrial-scale agriculture. History Incorporated in 1836, the city was founded by European-American settlers after most of the Choctaw people, who had long occupied this area, were forced to cede their land to the United States and remove to the Indian Territory. The new settlers initially developed riverfront land along the Yazoo and Black rivers for cotton plantations, primarily worked by enslaved African Americans. The enslaved people were brought by planters with them from the Upper South or transported in the domestic slave trade. In total, more than one million African Americans were transported to the Deep South, breaking up many f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
