| What is it? |
The historic center of Clinton, Mississippi! |
| What makes it historical? |
Clinton was founded in 1805 under the name Mount Salus and became renowned for its healing springs! It developed into a prosperous cotton-production center that put in a bid to become Mississippi’s capital, changing its name to Clinton in the process. In the 1830s, it was the third largest city in Mississippi, exporting 20,000 bales of cotton per year, mostly on the Clinton-Vicksburg Railroad! Today, Clinton boasts the largest private university in the state: Mississippi College! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
- Become a member of the Mississippi Historical Society!
- Donate to the Mississippi Historical Society!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
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| Where is this place? |
300 Jefferson St
Clinton, MS 39056
From Greenville: ~111mi (179km) — 1.9hrs
From Hattiesburg: ~99mi (160km) — 1.7hrs
From Jackson: ~11mi (18km) — 0.2hrs
From Tupelo: ~178mi (287km) — 3hrs |
| When should I go? |
Drop by whenever the mood strikes you, or check out one of Old Towne’s holiday markets! |
