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Overview
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Clarksdale and Coahoma County have a fascinating history with a charter dating back to 1836. It was here that numerous agricultural and musical firsts took place. read more
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The Blues
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Blues music has existed in the Mississippi Delta for generations. Legendary musician W.C. Handy exposed it to the world, and he discovered the Blues while he was living in Clarksdale. read more
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Tennessee Williams
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The writings of Tennessee Williams are unforgettable. Many of his most unforgettable characters and settings are based on real people and places found in Clarksdale and Coahoma County. read more
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Agriculture
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When Cotton was King, Coahoma County was the seat of the kingdom. The cotton economy led to numerous advances in agricultural technology and many of those advances made their debut right here. read more
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Civil War Sites
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There aren’t many places in the South that were left untouched by the Civil War. Coahoma County is no different. read more
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Native Americans & Early Explorers
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It was the Choctaw Indians who once lived here who gave us the name “Coahoma” County. Not only do we have a rich Native American heritage here, but our area also played a huge role in the discovery of the Mighty Mississippi River. read more
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