Kosciusko, County seat in Attala County, Mississippi, United States
Kosciusko stands along the Yockanookany River, encompassing 7.6 square miles of land with an elevation of 146 meters above sea level.
The settlement began as Red Bud Springs with Choate Stand, an inn established by French trader David Choate before the War of 1812.
The city maintains strong connections to its agricultural heritage through the Central Mississippi Fair, which has operated for more than 100 years.
The Kosciusko School District serves the local population with several educational facilities, including Kosciusko Senior High School.
Media entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey, blues musician Charlie Musselwhite, and civil rights figure James Meredith were born in this Mississippi city.
Location: Attala County
Elevation above the sea: 146 m
Website: http://www.cityofkosciusko.com
Website: http://cityofkosciusko.com
GPS coordinates: 33.05810,-89.58830
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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