Grenada, County seat in Grenada County, Mississippi, United States.
Grenada is a town in Grenada County in northern Mississippi that serves as the county seat. The community contains residential areas, shops, and public spaces organized across rolling terrain.
The town grew as a major rail junction in the 19th century when the Illinois Central Railroad connected multiple lines through the area. This railway connection shaped its early development and role in regional commerce.
The city maintains several educational institutions, including Holmes Community College, which provides higher education opportunities for students across northern Mississippi.
Grenada Lake lies north of town and offers fishing, boating, and camping activities throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy these recreational options based on the season and their interests.
The town sits where Interstate 55 and U.S. Route 51 intersect, making it a key transportation crossroads between Memphis and Jackson. This location has shaped commercial activity passing through the area for decades.
Location: Grenada County
Inception: February 27, 1836
Elevation above the sea: 65 m
GPS coordinates: 33.77500,-89.80890
Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:08
Grenada Lake
5.9 km
Rice–Totten Field
57.7 km
Lyceum
66.6 km
George P. Cossar State Park
40.3 km
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge
27.6 km
Cotesworth
28.1 km
Tallahatchie County Second District Courthouse
56.2 km
Batesville Mounds
64.6 km
Acona Church, Cemetery, and School
59.7 km
Immanuel Episcopal Church
33.3 km
Odd Fellows and Confederate Cemetery
189 m
First Methodist Church of Greenwood
45 km
Sand Spring Presbyterian Church
54.3 km
Charley's Trace
47.3 km
Grenada Masonic Temple
1 km
Southworth House
45.8 km
Lee House
61.4 km
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal
45.1 km
Emmett Till Interpretive Center
56.3 km
Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center - ETHIC
45 km
Evergreen Plantation
7.5 km
Cotton Warehouse Classic Cars
61 km
Keesler Bridge
44.8 km
Batesville Historic District
61.6 km
Grenada Railway Yalobusha River Bridge
1.9 km
Downtown Grenada Historic District
1.2 km
Margin Street Historic District
854 m
Wesley Methodist Church Historic District
45.3 kmReviews
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