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keesler bridge

keesler bridge, Greenwood

 doug48 Says:  the keesler bridge was built in 1925 and spans the yazoo river. this bridge originally turned on it's central pier to allow river traffic to pass by greenwood. the keesler bridge is listed on the national register of historic places. 

southern railway depot

southern railway depot, Greenwood

 doug48 Says:  pictured is the southern railway railway depot. the depot was built in 1918. today it houses a senior center. the depot is worth a look for those interested in railroad history. 

cotton row

cotton row, Greenwood

 doug48 Says:  prior to the 1950's greenwood was an important mississippi delta cotton market town. fulton street in downtown greenwood was lined with offices of cotton brokers and financial institutions. cotton row is listed on the national register of historic places. 

confederate civil war memorial

confederate civil war memorial, Greenwood

 doug48 Says:  pictured is the leflore county confederate civil war memorial. the memorial has a standing solder motif which is common in the south. what makes the memorial unique are the statues on the four sides of the base of the memorial. 

leflore county courthouse

leflore county courthouse, Greenwood

 doug48 Says:  the leflore county courthouse was built in 1906. this neo classical courthouse was designed by architect r.h. hunt. for those interested in architecture this beautiful courthouse is worth a look when in downtown greenwood. the leflore county courthouse is listed on the... 

There are a number of...

There are a number of..., Greenwood

 bmiller39 Says:  There are a number of attractions in the area..including the cottonlandia museum and several plantations that are open to visitors..I really enjoy just walking through the downtown looking at the historical buildings and driving through the county enjoying the sites of the... 

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Hotels  

There are sevaral hotels in...

There are sevaral hotels in..., Greenwood

 bmiller39 Says:  There are sevaral hotels in town and the comfort inn is one of the best..the ramada has a night club..and there are several bed and breakfasts in town all of which are good. there is a chamber of commerce in town which can provide more detailed information...I stayed in... 

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Q-Balls Barbeque: Worlds Best Barbeque

Q-Balls Barbeque: Worlds Best Barbeque, Greenwood

 MemphisPilot Says:  I live in Memphis so I know barbeque,but who would have thought the best bbq would be in this little town of Greenwood,Ms..The locals thats who.I travel thru this area a good bit and I have found the best bbq place that I have ever eaten at,its called Q-Balls Barbecue... 

There are some good...

There are some good..., Greenwood

 lemontree Says:  There are some good restaurant's here...some in business for 50 years or longer. Famous customers...downtown areaAverage price range...reservations advisable.. STEAKS!!! 

Nightlife  

I have never had any...

I have never had any..., Greenwood

 bmiller39 Says:  I have never had any experience with the nightlife, but it looks as if the area has a lot of places which are dance halls and kind of off the beaten path places where the locals visit. 

Local Customs  

I don't think there are any...

I don't think there are any..., Greenwood

 bmiller39 Says:  I don't think there are any special tips other than to say that in the south it is important to be very respectful and polite to others. People from the South tend to be very friendly and outgoing to others. 

This is a Delta..OLD South...

This is a Delta..OLD South..., Greenwood

 lemontree Says:  This is a Delta..OLD South area.. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

I would recommend that one use...

I would recommend that one use..., Greenwood

 bmiller39 Says:  I would recommend that one use common sense in walking at night around the town, and be cautious about visiting places which do not appear safe... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Greenwood

 bmiller39 Says:   The climate is exceptionally warm in the summer and the winters are somewhat mild. Storms can come up very suddently especially during the hurricane season. This past week the area was just getting the effects of a hurricane that had come ashore in the Coast area 

Off The Beaten Path  

money mississippi

money mississippi, Greenwood

 doug48 Says:  pictured is the ruins of bryant's store in money mississippi. this store was owned by roy bryant who was the murderer of emmett till. the emmett till murder received national media attention and was in part the starting point of the civil rights movement of the 1950's and... 

The cottonlandia museum is...

The cottonlandia museum is..., Greenwood

 bmiller39 Says:  The cottonlandia museum is definitely worth a visit and conveniently located on hwy 82 from the city 

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Visiting Greenwood is...

Visiting Greenwood is..., Greenwood

 bmiller39 Says:  Visiting Greenwood is distinctly different from most other places,,It is almost like stepping back in US history to see plantations, old buildings, and a community that is unique in their common purpose which is the production of cotton. It is not unusual to see low flying... 

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 Greenwood Mississippi is in the Mississippi Delta which is a very large flat basin of the Mississippi river. it is very fertile and supports three principal agricultural crops: COTTON, RICE,... 

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 greenwood is located in northwest mississippi at the intesection of US 82 and US 49. greenwood is the county seat of leflore county and is named after choctaw chief greenwood leflore. prior to the... 

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