Here is a list of all the city, communities, and places in Grenada county, Mississippi
Grenada County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 21,629. Its county seat is Grenada.
The county was named for the province of Granada in southern Spain but was spelled inaccurately. Its western half is part of the Mississippi Delta.
Here is a list of all the cities, communities, and places in Grenada County, Mississippi:
City
- Grenada
Census-designated places
- Elliott
- Holcomb
Other unincorporated communities
- Bew Springs
- Glenwild
- Gore Springs
- Hardy
- Le Flore
- Oxberry
- Riverdale
- Tie Plant
Quick Facts about Grenada county, Mississippi
Here are some quick facts about Grenada County, Mississippi:
- Official Website: http://www.cityofgrenada.net/
- Population: 21,629
- County Seat: Grenada
- Founded: 1870
- Area: 449 square miles (1,163 km²)
- Land: 422 square miles (1,090 km²)
- Water: 27 square miles (70 km²)
- Location: Northwest Mississippi, roughly halfway between Memphis, Tennessee and Jackson, Mississippi
- Major Cities: Grenada, Holcomb, Elliott
- Economy: Agriculture (soybeans, cotton, corn, poultry), manufacturing, tourism
Points of Interest:
- Grenada Lake: Popular for fishing, boating, and swimming
- Grenada Battlefields Park:Â Site of the Battle of Grenada during the Civil War
- Grenada Heritage Museum:Â Exhibits on local history and culture
- Tallahatchie River: Scenic river for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing
- Grenada Theatre:Â Historic theatre hosting live performances
- Hugh White State Park: Offers camping, hiking, and fishing
What are the major industries in Grenada County?
- The major industries are agriculture (soybeans, cotton, corn, poultry), manufacturing, and tourism.
Some of the major employers in Grenada County are?
- Some major employers include Sanderson Farms, Grenada Lake Medical Center, and the Grenada School District.
Popular tourist attractions in Grenada County include?
- Popular attractions include Grenada Lake, Grenada Battlefields Park, Grenada Heritage Museum, Tallahatchie River, Grenada Theatre, and Hugh White State Park.
The nearest major airport to Grenada County?
- The closest major airport is Memphis International Airport, located about 120 miles away.
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