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Greenwood, MS
Population: 18,425

  
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Historic Homes & Buildings

Cotton Row Front Street, Howard Street, and Main Street, 662-453-9197, One of the few cotton markets remaining in the United States. It offers authentic cotton fibers, just like in the antebellum days of Mississippi.

Wesley United Methodist Church (circa 1870) 800 Howard Street, Greenwood, MS 38930, 662-453-9197, Organized by an African American.  map


Historic Sites & Monuments

Fort Pemberton Site Highway 82, Greenwood, MS 38930, 662-453-9197, This site played host to a very significant battle in which Confederate forces deterred Union forces, and forced General Grant to seek another route to Vicksburg.

Greenwood Cemetery Strong Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930, 662-453-9197, Contains 40 Confederate gravesites from the Battle of Fort Pemberton.

Robert Johnson Tombstone Money Road - Little Zion Church, 662-453-9197, A tombstone and memorial for Robert Johnson, "King of the Delta Blues Singers", one of music's greatest blues artists.


Museums & Galleries

Cottonlandia Museum 2018 Highway 82 West, Greenwood, MS 38935, 662-453-0925, Dedicated to depicting the fascinating story of the area's past, this museum contains an eclectic collection of interesting artifacts and exhibits with a special emphasis on cotton agriculture items. Many artifacts from the banks of the Mississippi River dating from 1000 to 1600 A.D. are also on display. more... map

Delta Gallery Blues Museum 933 Highway 82 West, Greenwood, MS 38930, 662-453-2888, Memorabilia of Blues music and Artists. map

Greenwood Blues Heritage Museum & Gallery 214 Howard Street, Greenwood, MS 83935, 662-451-7800, Learn about Greenwood's role in the history of Blues Music while visiting this unique museum that contains the foremost collection of audio and visual recordings and memorabilia relating to the King of the Delta Singers, Robert Johnson, as well as exhibits and displays on many major blues stars between Greenwood and Greenville. map


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